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AV54 UVC

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

201,988 mi
Last recorded201,988 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 201,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 201,986 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner disc corroded

Nearside Rear disc corroded

Offside Front inner disc corroded

Offside Rear disc corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 201,337 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner disc corroded

Nearside Rear disc corroded

Offside Front inner disc corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 188,836 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 188,836 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 176,732 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 176,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 166,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 155,610 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 145,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 144,076 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 143,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,303 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 127,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,658 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 109,139 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 92,957 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 85,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,559 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,977 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,244 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 51,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

rear brake pads appear to be worn low,further investigation recommended

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,453 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,022 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,996 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UVC is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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