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BU54 OWV

2005 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,002 mi
Last recorded148,002 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,002 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 146,559 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 145,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 144,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 143,438 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 139,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 139,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust corrodid

Pass 16 Oct 2018 131,334 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 131,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 121,753 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,597 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,768 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,684 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,541 miles

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,630 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,579 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 525,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,116 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,056 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 35,915 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,915 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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BU54 OWV is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BU54 OWV, 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 BU54 OWV registered?

BU54 OWV is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is BU54 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 OWV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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