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BJ05 SXG

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,784 mi
Last recorded128,784 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 128,784 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 124,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s+o/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 120,494 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 116,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 111,513 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 107,442 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 107,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 104,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 93,922 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 May 2018 93,917 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 May 2017 91,277 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 91,277 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,709 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 78,175 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 68,567 miles

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

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

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2013 63,691 miles

both rear brake disc corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 May 2012 57,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,438 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 SXG is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 SXG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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