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AV54 LEF

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,373 mi
Last recorded57,373 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 LEF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,373 miles

both front struts corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

front brake discs pitted and corroded

near side rear tyre perished

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 8 May 2026 57,373 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front struts corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

front brake discs pitted and corroded

near side rear tyre perished

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,534 miles

off side front brake back plate corroded missing

Fail 24 Apr 2025 56,534 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

off side front brake back plate corroded missing

Pass 9 May 2024 55,765 miles

all brake discs pitted and corroded

near side rear tyre perished

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2024 55,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

near side rear tyre perished

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

all brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,530 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2023 55,040 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,593 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Dec 2018 51,570 miles

Brake performance not tested front to rear brake pipe burst during brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring seat arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear burst during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear possible diesel sweat behind o/s/r tyre

all tyres cracked

brake pedal rubber worn but not excessively

exhaust back box mounting bracket corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,119 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside wiper blade torn at edges

Fail 5 Dec 2017 50,119 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

offside wiper blade torn at edges

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 49,257 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 47,407 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,701 miles

all brake pipes just acceptable

both rear tyres slight runout

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

slight play o/s/f lower bottom balljoint

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,562 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres

surface rust to brake pipes

tyre pressures low

underbody corrosion forming

both front tyres uneven wear,worn outside edge

corrosion to suspension components

damage to underbody and o/s outer sill

exhaust poor condition

front grill damaged

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,400 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to rear brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

surface rust to brake pipes.

uneven wear to all tyres.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,742 miles

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to exhaust.

slight corrsion to discs.

surface rust to brake pipes.

uneven wear to tyres.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,460 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 LEF is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AV54 LEF, 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 LEF is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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