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AE55 HMZ

2005 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,626 mi
Last recorded109,626 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HMZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 109,626 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear under sill getting weak/corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 108,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear under sill getting weak/corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 107,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side rear under sill corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,774 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,494 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,659 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,585 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 45,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,993 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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AE55 HMZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE55 HMZ, 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 AE55 HMZ registered?

AE55 HMZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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