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BJ05 SVF

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,042 mi
Last recorded66,042 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SVF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 66,042 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust silencer corroded and weak

Rear suspension arms corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 65,428 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes -- splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt oily (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all rear suspension components have corrosion

rear exhaust silencer been painted silver

Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes deteriorated / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear silencer rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,646 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,303 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all rear suspension components have corrosion

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,046 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 54,372 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,915 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,555 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 49,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,433 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,998 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 39,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,340 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 SVF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

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

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