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BJ05 VMZ

2005 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,992 mi
Last recorded124,992 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 124,992 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 124,789 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,961 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn at outer end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

light misting of oil from both rear shock absorbers

long travel on park brake lever

play in both steering rack inner joints

slight fluctuation on front brakes

vehicle corroding in and around prescribed areas

Fail 12 Apr 2024 117,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn at outer end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

light misting of oil from both rear shock absorbers

long travel on park brake lever

play in both steering rack inner joints

slight fluctuation on front brakes

vehicle corroding in and around prescribed areas

Pass 14 Apr 2023 110,726 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating slightly.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front track control arm rear bushes deteriorated/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn & weeping slightly at outer end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn at outer end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front subframe corroded & mostly obscured by undertray.

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

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

Slightly long handbrake travel.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,274 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s steering rack gaiter damp/oil?

o/s/f subframe corroding, semi covered by plastic trays

Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,471 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Requires polish. Beam image slightly distorted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front subframe corroding. Obscured by undertray. Full inspection not possible.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Greasy/light oil misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2020 93,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer shoulder. 2mm in tread groove. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Undertray adrift (clip missing).

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,778 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f suspension wishbone rear starting split

o/s/f side repeater starting loose amber tint

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,454 miles

light misting of oil on rear shock absorbers

slight front brake imbalance 25%

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,987 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 73,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,711 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,980 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,397 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,639 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 VMZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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