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BC05 PZL

2005 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,420 mi
Last recorded167,420 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 167,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 155,628 miles

Offside Rear Outer Cill has slight corrosion but intact

Pass 11 Oct 2024 155,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Slight Corrosion to Cill

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))

Offside Rear Outer Slight Corrosion to Cill

Pass 23 Oct 2023 155,314 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 154,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside Inner Cill Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 152,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 149,672 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 149,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 147,835 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 147,755 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 144,308 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 139,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 135,930 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 135,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,219 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

child seat fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 119,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

child seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,584 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 97,163 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,896 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 87,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,834 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,515 miles

Engine oil is overfull.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,281 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,279 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,623 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 45,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,092 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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BC05 PZL is a 2005 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC05 PZL, 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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BC05 PZL is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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