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AE55 XTZ

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,976 mi
Last recorded157,976 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XTZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 157,976 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower grille panel loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear box - corroded/holed at joint - blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box metal securing clip snapped - box secured by plastic cable tie (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear chassis legs heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor area general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2020 157,976 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides top arm/spring mount - corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Lower grille panel damaged/loose

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to box join - corroded/holed - blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box outer skin corroded/eroded - box mount strap snapped - box secured by a plastic cable tie! (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides trailing arm chassis mount brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor area general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower arm ball joint dust cover - perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 147,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2019 147,030 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 137,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 127,143 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 127,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 118,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,107 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 20 Jan 2012 68,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,156 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,264 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 XTZ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

AE55 XTZ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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