2005 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · AV05 DMU
2005 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 60,405 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV05 DMU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2025
- 60,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (56 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV05 DMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 75 (AV05 DMU) between March 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (56 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Windscreen (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
AV05 DMU Mileage History
- 11/03/200820,626 mi
- 29/04/200922,910 mi+2,284 mi
- 29/04/200922,910 mi
- 16/04/201027,076 mi+4,166 mi
- 16/04/201027,076 mi
- 08/04/201131,438 mi+4,362 mi
- 08/04/201131,438 mi
- 20/04/201234,233 mi+2,795 mi
- 24/04/201336,817 mi+2,584 mi
- 25/04/201336,817 mi
- 16/05/201439,921 mi+3,104 mi
- 16/05/201439,921 mi
- 05/05/201540,501 mi+580 mi
- 13/05/201540,501 mi
- 27/04/201640,605 mi+104 mi
- 13/07/201748,470 mi+7,865 mi
- 05/07/201849,622 mi+1,152 mi
- 05/07/201849,623 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/201950,279 mi+656 mi
- 08/07/201950,329 mi+50 mi
- 20/07/202052,286 mi+1,957 mi
- 06/12/202154,577 mi+2,291 mi
- 06/12/202154,577 mi
- 18/01/202356,494 mi+1,917 mi
- 19/01/202356,496 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/202458,632 mi+2,136 mi
- 08/05/202458,639 mi+7 mi
- 07/07/202560,405 mi+1,766 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 75
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROVER 75
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure(Serious)
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor Failure(Moderate)
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
- KV6 Plastic Thermostat Housing Leak(Serious)
The thermostat housing sits in the "V" of the engine and is made of plastic. It becomes brittle and cracks, leaking coolant invisibly.
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- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)Serious
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder FailureSerious
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor FailureModerate
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
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