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AP53 EWK

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

169,882 mi
Last recorded169,882 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EWK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 169,882 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear sill sections are corroded

o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight rust coming out of it

Fail 30 Sep 2021 169,856 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear sill sections are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 162,789 miles

Slight leak from front exhaust.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 162,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Slight leak from front exhaust.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 159,774 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Fail 9 Aug 2019 159,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jun 2018 151,269 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

o/s/r wishbone very rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2018 151,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

o/s/r wishbone very rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2017 142,964 miles

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

slight exhaust leak on front pipe

Fail 30 May 2017 142,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

o/s/f tyre close to wear limt

slight exhaust blow on front pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,051 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty

n/s/f wishbone rear bush has slight play

Fail 26 May 2016 134,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear brake discs rusty

n/s/f wishbone rear bush has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2015 126,417 miles

Rear brake discs corroded. Rear suspension arms n/s & o/s front bushes have slight wear.

Fail 23 May 2015 125,884 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded. Rear suspension arms n/s & o/s front bushes have slight wear.

Pass 31 May 2014 116,419 miles

both rear brake discs are rusty

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2014 116,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 108,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 99,966 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 19 May 2012 99,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 19 May 2011 84,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 73,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 72,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 64,707 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 64,680 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2008 55,270 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 55,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 44,228 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jan 2007 42,530 miles

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

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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AP53 EWK is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP53 EWK, 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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AP53 EWK is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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