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AO53 BYT

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,258 mi
Last recorded80,258 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BYT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,258 miles

Offside Front stone chips in zone A less then 10mm

Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,258 miles

Offside Front stone chips in zone A less then 10mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,774 miles

Both rear discs pitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 77,774 miles

Both rear discs pitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 76,404 miles

some fluctuation offside + nearside front brakes

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,396 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,533 miles

Rear discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PLAY IN FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 20 Feb 2012 71,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

PLAY IN FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,558 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,197 miles

air bag light on

heatsheild laying on exhaust

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,610 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 50,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,966 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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AO53 BYT is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,248 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 AO53 BYT, 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 22 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO53 BYT is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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