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AR04 CLF

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CLF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 77,214 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 74,688 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 69,489 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 64,316 miles

Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and surrounding areas corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,218 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,782 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,306 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,730 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,052 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,835 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,262 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,775 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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AR04 CLF is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AR04 CLF, 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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What year was AR04 CLF registered?

AR04 CLF is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AR04 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 CLF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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