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AX54 YLN

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,433 mi
Last recorded101,433 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 101,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 101,433 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 97,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 97,649 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,549 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,962 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides trailing arm bushes detiriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 86,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened main (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides trailing arm bushes detiriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,319 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 79,313 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,427 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,645 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front both (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,480 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fog light not working on tow bar socket

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,576 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,148 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 35,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,485 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 YLN is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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