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AV04 HWA

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,791 mi
Last recorded156,791 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 HWA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 156,791 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 156,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 153,240 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 153,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 149,865 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 149,315 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 141,860 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,478 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 132,471 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,074 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 121,867 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,504 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,647 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,750 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,802 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 56,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,444 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 11,172 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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AV04 HWA is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV04 HWA, 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 AV04 HWA registered?

AV04 HWA is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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