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BJ05 SXY

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,681 mi
Last recorded74,681 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 74,681 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear bottom arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,399 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 21 Dec 2023 72,240 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,139 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 65,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,591 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,117 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,366 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 30,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully inspect nearside rear adult seatbelt due to fitted child seat.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,428 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

unable to fully inspect nearside rear adult seatbelt due to fitted child seat.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,433 miles

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

slight damage nsr tyre on side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,053 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 SXY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SXY, 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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What year was BJ05 SXY registered?

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

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