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BL54 URZ

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,571 mi
Last recorded154,571 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 URZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2023 154,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 147,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 144,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 143,156 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 140,828 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 140,828 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 133,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 133,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,710 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2016 130,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,233 miles

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

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

both front tyre valves have deep splits to stem

Pass 24 Mar 2014 115,104 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 115,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,537 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 104,537 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,075 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 52,075 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 37,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 URZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL54 URZ, 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 URZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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