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BK05 EPY

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,005 mi
Last recorded67,005 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 EPY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 67,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,591 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 65,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,884 miles

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

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

Rear seat belt installation/components not tested due to seats folded flat with multiple items present in boot/load area

Fail 27 Jun 2022 62,873 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,689 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel cooler ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,197 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,046 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,159 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 37,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,107 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,715 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,246 miles

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

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

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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BK05 EPY is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red 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 BK05 EPY, 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 BK05 EPY registered?

BK05 EPY is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BK05 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 EPY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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