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LFL 477L

2005 Rover 3.5 Litre

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,852 mi
Last recorded21,852 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 477L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 21,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 21,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 20,928 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 19,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 19,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,041 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 19,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,155 miles

rear axle casing leaking oil

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,322 miles

Boot does not open - no key.

Major gear box oil leak.

Non Mandatory Rear Fog Lamp Tail-Tell In-Operative.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 17,322 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Boot does not open - no key.

Major gear box oil leak.

Non Mandatory Rear Fog Lamp Tail-Tell In-Operative.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,717 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 16,680 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 13,779 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 13,751 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,759 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 10,938 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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LFL 477L is a 2005 Rover 3.5 Litre in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFL 477L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LFL 477L registered?

LFL 477L is a 2005 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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