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AV54 USC

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,067 mi
Last recorded135,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 USC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 135,067 miles

advise rear exhaust box outter skin

Pass 19 Feb 2025 133,838 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2025 133,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2023 131,878 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

advise rear exhaust box outter skin

advise under body corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2023 131,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

advise rear exhaust box outter skin

advise under body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,718 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2022 129,709 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,877 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear back box corroded outer skin peeling off

Fail 27 Nov 2021 126,861 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes not tested due to the condition of the brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from front to rear where clipped (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear back box corroded outer skin peeling off

Pass 13 Jul 2019 117,480 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 117,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,569 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 116,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 111,825 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 111,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 108,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 105,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 98,884 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,293 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 73,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 65,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 49,185 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 USC is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 USC, 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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What year was AV54 USC registered?

AV54 USC is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is AV54 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 USC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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