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BJ05 SXF

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

192,116 mi
Last recorded192,116 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 192,116 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 189,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 189,655 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 185,808 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 185,808 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 183,157 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

off side front wear indicator wire fouling wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2020 173,876 miles

park brake has just met its requirements

Pass 6 Sep 2019 171,676 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 168,182 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake low

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 162,631 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 157,365 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 151,926 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 151,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 139,278 miles

both front tyres are worn on inside edge no visable tread

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 139,013 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres are worn on inside edge no visable tread

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 122,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 122,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,278 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 66,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 66,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,828 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,885 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 SXF is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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