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AV54 DVU

2004 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

191,628 mi
Last recorded191,628 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DVU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 191,628 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 191,626 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure bonnet cannot open (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 160,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 160,072 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 127,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 127,213 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Shield loose. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 85,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 85,848 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Road wheel fouling on inner wheel arch liner when on left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated but not affecting beam image

Centre heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill's corroded but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake pads look to be wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill's corroded but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield insecure.

exhaust shows corrosion.

insecure off side front inner wing cover shows evidence of tyre contact.

one front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 78,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield insecure.

exhaust shows corrosion.

insecure off side front inner wing cover shows evidence of tyre contact.

one front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,086 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,861 miles

exhaust heat shield hanging down

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

rear exhaust box starting to corred

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,111 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,728 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,569 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,605 miles

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,721 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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AV54 DVU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV54 DVU, 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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AV54 DVU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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