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AV04 XWE

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

165,465 mi
Last recorded165,465 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XWE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 165,465 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 165,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 163,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 163,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 162,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 162,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 159,386 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 159,377 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 154,232 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 154,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken and reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 149,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 149,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 144,506 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 144,506 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 141,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 137,745 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 133,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 123,906 miles

Both front tyres wearing low 2.5-3mm, nearside front worn on outer edge

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2014 123,906 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low 2.5-3mm, nearside front worn on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pad friction material coming away from backplate

Fail 6 Mar 2013 108,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 108,071 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,005 miles

rear disc some of surface area corroded...... rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 92,001 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear disc some of surface area corroded...... rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,052 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,821 miles

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

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

small chips in screen

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear discs corroded and worn

both rear tyres getting low around 3mm or so

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,923 miles

handbrake lever has quite alot of travel

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,177 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 XWE is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 XWE, 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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AV04 XWE is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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