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AY05 KAA

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,719 mi
Last recorded59,719 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KAA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 59,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 55,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,989 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are almost bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,517 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 41,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,869 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust and brakes due to lack of use

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,708 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,495 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,963 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,854 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,698 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,122 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 24,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,905 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 13,875 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KAA is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue 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 KAA, 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 AY05 KAA registered?

AY05 KAA is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is AY05 KAA safe to buy?

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