CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV54 URU

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,775 mi
Last recorded115,775 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 115,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 115,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 115,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 109,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer /back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,818 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,959 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,711 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,818 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 62,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,571 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 53,571 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,215 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,089 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 46,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,943 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 37,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,401 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,288 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,799 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,773 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV54 URU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 URU, 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

How do I check the history of AV54 URU?

You can check the full history of AV54 URU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV54 URU registered?

AV54 URU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is AV54 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 URU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV54 URU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV54 URU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.