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AO54 SSV

2004 Rover 75

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,000 mi
Last recorded77,000 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 SSV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake disc inner faces corroded/worn

Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 70,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion nearside rear inner and outer door sill

Pass 18 Nov 2022 69,017 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 69,007 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,620 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 65,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55Z R16 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,954 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 43,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,273 miles

rear exhaust excessively corroded

front wipers worn

rear brake discs very corroded and brake pads worn very thin

Fail 8 Sep 2015 38,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

rear exhaust excessively corroded

front wipers worn

rear brake discs very corroded and brake pads worn very thin

Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,077 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriated corrosion - outer casing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 35,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriated corrosion - outer casing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,319 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 26,319 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,632 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,929 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,354 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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AO54 SSV is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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