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BK05 LZD

2005 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,905 mi
Last recorded93,905 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LZD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 93,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,572 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight misting around around steering rack gator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 90,564 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight misting around around steering rack gator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,654 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,179 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Widespread Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,112 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 52,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 43,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,644 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 19,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,700 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,273 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 11,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,966 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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BK05 LZD is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LZD, 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 BK05 LZD registered?

BK05 LZD is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 LZD 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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