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BJ05 SSU

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,675 mi
Last recorded155,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SSU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 155,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 152,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 141,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 131,094 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near anti-roll bar bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 131,094 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near anti-roll bar bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 125,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer brake caliper clip missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Fail 5 Apr 2022 125,910 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer brake caliper clip missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2021 118,913 miles

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

Rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 20 May 2019 111,277 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail box has had extensive repairs Not leaking at this time

Pass 9 May 2018 104,704 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 104,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,549 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,635 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,891 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,213 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,637 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,637 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,788 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,295 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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BJ05 SSU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver 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 BJ05 SSU, 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 BJ05 SSU registered?

BJ05 SSU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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