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AV54 KUW

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,246 mi
Last recorded117,246 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 KUW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 117,246 miles

used lower suspension front arms fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 117,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 107,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes worn

Fail 21 May 2016 107,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 28 May 2015 97,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 97,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,514 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Fail 31 Mar 2014 86,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,074 miles

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 83,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield fouling exhaust

Fail 25 Oct 2012 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield fouling exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,504 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,480 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 61,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn bald in places of outer tread but grooves not cut as deep as those containing wear indicators

offside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,852 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 20,852 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KUW is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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