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AO54 BVM

2004 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,208 mi
Last recorded98,208 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 BVM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,208 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2025 98,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,897 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,235 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,235 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rear Fuel Cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,272 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 93,271 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,571 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 88,464 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,329 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 85,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,769 miles

rear silencer box outter skin rusted

Fail 20 Aug 2014 69,769 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear silencer box outter skin rusted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,102 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 65,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,318 miles

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

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

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

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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AO54 BVM is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AO54 BVM, 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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AO54 BVM is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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