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AP04 WRF

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,391 mi
Last recorded137,391 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WRF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 137,391 miles

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not significantly weakened

Fail 29 Aug 2025 137,338 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel pipe right hand side of engine leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 19 Sep 2024 134,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle is corroded but structural integrity not affected

Pass 19 Sep 2023 132,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 132,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

brake pad wear warning light illuminated

Pass 26 Jul 2022 129,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrdoed

Fail 26 Jul 2021 124,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrdoed

Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 121,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 118,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 116,012 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 111,614 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 111,549 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,204 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SEVERAL SMALL SPLITS ON INNER SIDEWALL

Fail 28 Apr 2016 105,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SEVERAL SMALL SPLITS ON INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 1 May 2015 98,699 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 98,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,127 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,342 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,359 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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AP04 WRF is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP04 WRF, 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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AP04 WRF is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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