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AV54 USM

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 USM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions test limits only just met

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 97,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,294 miles

brake pipes greased

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,026 miles

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

nsf and nsr tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 Sep 2014 61,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,006 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,557 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towbar ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,276 miles

N/S/R seat belt not fully inspected as a child seat was fitted to the seat belt at time of the test

O/S/R brake disc corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,772 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,883 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 USM is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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