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AY55 EDX

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 EDX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,021 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 Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,111 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

front headlights misty

parking brake has slight high travel

play inner steering arms

rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,776 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front both headlights misty not affecting image

front to rear upper brake pipes corroded

parking brake has slight high travel

rear fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,776 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front both headlights misty not affecting image

front to rear upper brake pipes corroded

parking brake has slight high travel

rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,630 miles

General underbody corrosion

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,442 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front suspension arms bushes have play

rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,701 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear tyres have slight cracking

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Undertrays & engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,425 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 50,898 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,426 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,349 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,568 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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AY55 EDX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY55 EDX, 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 AY55 EDX registered?

AY55 EDX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AY55 EDX safe to buy?

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