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AU54 XAE

2004 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

106,578 mi
Last recorded106,578 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XAE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 104,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 104,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,169 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,706 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,395 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,391 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,337 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 brake pipes corroded at end a lot (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded at end a lot (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear x2 discs corroded a lot on faces

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,534 miles

Front N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT ENDS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

O/S AND N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BY TANK AREA X2

Offside Front Lower ARM REAR BUSH SPLITING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND PIN HOLES

Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,545 miles

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT DIS COLOURED SLIGHT

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODDED ENDS SLIGHT

Rear BACK BOX EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear X2 SHOCKS MISTING LEAK SLIGHT

X2 FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORRODED AT ENDS BY TANK

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,659 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,989 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,163 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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AU54 XAE is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AU54 XAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AU54 XAE is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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