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AJ55 DCJ

2005 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,348 mi
Last recorded134,348 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 7569,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 DCJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower wishbone inner balljoint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 128,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 123,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mounting bush deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2022 119,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mounting bush deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,246 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 117,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 106,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 106,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 99,649 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 99,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 93,203 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 93,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,706 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,124 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,131 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,335 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,942 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,058 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 50,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,168 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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AJ55 DCJ is a 2005 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ55 DCJ, 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 AJ55 DCJ registered?

AJ55 DCJ is a 2005 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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