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AV04 XZC

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,719 mi
Last recorded158,719 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 158,719 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 158,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 155,496 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 151,477 miles

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2016 151,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2015 149,908 miles

Both front anti roll bar link gators split

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 149,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust box strap broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Both front anti roll bar link gators split

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 145,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre legal for M.O.T but is bald on the outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre close to legal limits on the edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 145,715 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre legal for M.O.T but is bald on the outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre close to legal limits on the edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 138,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 124,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2011 109,905 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 97,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,411 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XZC is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV04 XZC, 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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What year was AV04 XZC registered?

AV04 XZC is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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