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This 2005 ROVER CITYROVER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 275,987 miles 1 month ago on Friday 17th April 2026 at 15:41.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

HV05AXU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST MAY 2027275,987 MI
PASSED22ND APRIL 20251ST MAY 2026268,547 MI
FAILED17TH APRIL 2025268,543 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Fluid Leak Harmful To The Environment Or A Risk To Other Road Users Back Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Front Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH APRIL 20241ST MAY 2025248,188 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plumbing Fixtures Used On Lpg System
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED2ND MAY 20231ST MAY 2024235,038 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Bulb Very Weak (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Reverse Light Not Working
  5. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Cambelt Cover Missing
  7. ADVISORY - Pluming Fixtures Have Been Used On Lpg System Also Running Near Exhaust Manifold
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
  9. ADVISORY - General Corrosion Underneath Vehicle
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Slight Wear (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED31ST MARCH 2023235,024 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Not Operating In Accordance With The Requirements (4.5.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Reverse Light Not Working
  4. ADVISORY - Front Fog Lights Not Working
  5. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Corrosion In Places
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Clips Or Supports Missing, Pipe Adequately Supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Lock Braking System Wiring Damaged But Not Excessively Rubbing On Wheel And Tyre (1.6 (d))
  12. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  13. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))
  15. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  16. ADVISORY - Brake Servo Damaged But Function Not Impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  18. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH MARCH 202231ST MARCH 2023216,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Suspension Lower Arms Covered In Under Sill
FAILED14TH MARCH 2022216,668 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Suspension Lower Arms Covered In Under Sill
PASSED8TH MARCH 202131ST MARCH 2022196,845 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202031ST MARCH 2021186,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED1ST APRIL 201931ST MARCH 2020170,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED29TH MARCH 2019
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Body Component Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201831ST MARCH 2019155,846 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201731ST MARCH 2018141,871 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - N/s/f Tyre Low Inner Edge
FAILED9TH MARCH 2017141,860 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Tell Tale Not Working (1.3.1b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  5. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  8. ADVISORY - N/s/f Tyre Low Inner Edge
PASSED11TH MARCH 201631ST MARCH 2017126,903 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED5TH MARCH 2016126,491 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
FAILED7TH MARCH 2015109,496 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED7TH MARCH 201531ST MARCH 2016109,496 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED8TH MARCH 201431ST MARCH 201589,894 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Antiroll Bar Bushes Cracked And Perished Close To Excessive
FAILED3RD MARCH 201489,798 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Antiroll Bar Bushes Cracked And Perished Close To Excessive
PASSED11TH MARCH 201331ST MARCH 201476,090 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - See Refusal Certificate 117451263475
FAILED2ND MARCH 201375,763 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To The Swept Area In Excess Of A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Indicator Stalk Opperation Poor
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Close To Excessive Damage To Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall
  8. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Wheel Bearings Slightly Noisy
PASSED2ND MARCH 201231ST MARCH 201358,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Srs Warning Light On
  3. USER ENTERED - Plastic Outer Cover Sills Fitted
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - Crack In Windscreen Outside Swept Area
FAILED1ST MARCH 201258,695 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Srs Warning Light On
  5. USER ENTERED - Plastic Outer Cover Sills Fitted
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED1ST MARCH 201131ST MARCH 201239,657 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 201139,226 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED1ST APRIL 201031ST MARCH 201125,508 MI
FAILED15TH MARCH 201025,395 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED13TH MARCH 200915TH MARCH 201023,500 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Park Brake A Little Slack, Needs Adjusting
FAILED13TH MARCH 200923,500 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust Mounting Missing (7.1.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Park Brake A Little Slack, Needs Adjusting
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 200815TH MARCH 200921,297 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

HV05AXU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

HV05AXU MOT Comments

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HV05AXU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 275,987 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,142 miles

HV05AXU FAQs

This Rover Cityrover with registration HV05AXU was manufactured on Tuesday 15th March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.4 litre LPG engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 275,987 miles, so this Rover has travelled an average of 13,142 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Rover Cityrover beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means HV05AXU has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Rover Cityrover has had 54 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 15 Major, 0 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Rover Cityrover is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does HV05AXU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 HV05AXU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is HV05AXU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 HV05AXU does have Tax. Read more

When does HV05AXU Tax expire?

The current Tax for HV05AXU will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does HV05AXU MOT expire?

The current MOT for HV05AXU will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. Read more

When did HV05AXU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for HV05AXU was on Friday 17th April 2026 at 15:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has HV05AXU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for HV05AXU we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has HV05AXU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for HV05AXU we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is HV05AXU?

HV05AXU is registered as a 2005 Rover Cityrover. Read more

How many miles has HV05AXU done?

The odometer reading for HV05AXU at the last MOT in April 2026 was 275,987 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 13,142 miles per year. Read more

How old is HV05AXU?

The vehicle HV05AXU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 15th March 2005. Read more

What colour is HV05AXU?

The official colour of HV05AXU is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does HV05AXU have?

HV05AXU has a 1.4 litre LPG engine. Read more

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