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BP54 YFX

2005 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,910 mi
Last recorded117,910 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 YFX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 117,910 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 117,910 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 107,920 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S REAR OUTER SILL . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,993 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,096 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S REAR & LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 75,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED & BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S REAR SHOCKER (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S REAR SHOCKER (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S REAR & LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,178 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 60,178 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav system ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 44,743 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav system ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,944 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,282 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 22,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,848 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

Fail 27 Jun 2011 20,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,393 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 15,393 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,157 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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BP54 YFX is a 2005 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BP54 YFX, 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 BP54 YFX registered?

BP54 YFX is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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