CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP54 PTU

2005 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,668 mi
Last recorded83,668 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 PTU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,668 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 82,728 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 82,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,134 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 72,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust rubber split

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,344 miles

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

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,143 miles

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

o/s rear tyre side wall perished.

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 29 Dec 2014 48,163 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to see brake fluid level

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,379 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Unable to see brake fluid level

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,465 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,680 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP54 PTU is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol 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 BP54 PTU, 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

How do I check the history of BP54 PTU?

You can check the full history of BP54 PTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP54 PTU registered?

BP54 PTU is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is BP54 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 PTU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP54 PTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP54 PTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.