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AX54 YKJ

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,616 mi
Last recorded119,616 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 YKJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 119,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 119,616 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges 215/55/16

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 66,737 miles

Nearside Rear cut in the sidewall of tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,373 miles

NSR tyre sidewall cut but not reaching cord

front discs worn and scored

rear discs worn and scored

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut (but not reaching cords)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 61,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut (but not reaching cords)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,322 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,311 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Wipers Deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,951 miles

Both Front Tyres Approaching The Tread Depth Limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres cracking badly

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,840 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres cracking badly

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,421 miles

Cut in Sidewall of Nearside front tyre not reaching cords.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,835 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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AX54 YKJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 69,397 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX54 YKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX54 YKJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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