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BKZ 471

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

114,486 mi
Last recorded114,486 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 471
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger door interior handle missing - Cn still be opened using a cable tie

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Tailgate window loose at lower corners - Still secure (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 112,334 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 112,328 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,107 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Tie rod boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 108,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS cable touching drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Tie rod boot area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Gear cable touching Exhaust and partially burnt

Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,777 miles

Exhaust noisy Back box corroded one pipe missing dual pipe exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 102,777 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy Back box corroded one pipe missing dual pipe exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,463 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 98,463 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,733 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 92,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,143 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,063 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 83,062 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,349 miles

Central exhaust heatshield damaged and insecure

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 77,348 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central exhaust heatshield damaged and insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,213 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,887 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr rear tyre wearing excessively on the outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,808 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 44,808 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,970 miles

handbrake nearing end of travel advise adjustment

Fail 2 Feb 2011 40,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake nearing end of travel advise adjustment

Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,806 miles

Advise o/s front,n/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,809 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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BKZ 471 is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKZ 471, 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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BKZ 471 is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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