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AE05 USS

2005 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,446 mi
Last recorded172,446 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 USS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 172,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 166,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 159,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 159,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox hole on the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 154,331 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 146,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 146,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 136,382 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 136,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,414 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,950 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 front tyres getting low

Fail 11 Jul 2014 93,950 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 front tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,258 miles

both front suspension lower arm,rear bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,491 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 63,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,849 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)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,018 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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AE05 USS is a 2005 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE05 USS, 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 AE05 USS registered?

AE05 USS is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is AE05 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 USS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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