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AY05 FXJ

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,960 mi
Last recorded22,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 22,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 22,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 22,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 22,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 21,654 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 21,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 21,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 20,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 20,384 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 19,695 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 19,163 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,427 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 17,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 14,178 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 8,127 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,230 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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AY05 FXJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AY05 FXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 FXJ registered?

AY05 FXJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is AY05 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 FXJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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