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AX54 YMJ

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,054 mi
Last recorded78,054 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 YMJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 78,054 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 78,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,846 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,493 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,994 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 70,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,806 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 64,920 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe clip missing from caliper (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,689 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,855 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,767 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 41,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,913 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlight light output reduced

Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlight light output reduced

Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,846 miles

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

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

centre brake light has bulbs not working

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 17 Feb 2011 238,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

centre brake light has bulbs not working

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,121 miles

both rear brake disc,s rusty

windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,353 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,606 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 YMJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMJ, 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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What year was AX54 YMJ registered?

AX54 YMJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is AX54 YMJ safe to buy?

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