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BL54 UPD

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UPD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 107,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top strut support/mounting holed by excess corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And lower cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,576 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 99,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,552 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 85,552 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,722 miles

corrosion rear silencer

low handbrake reading on n/s/r

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,818 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

small blow from rear exhaust and silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,364 miles

engine check light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,179 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,684 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2009 7,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 5,503 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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BL54 UPD is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL54 UPD, 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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BL54 UPD is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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