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AV54 UWU

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

159,329 mi
Last recorded159,329 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 159,329 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 159,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 155,805 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside front headlight pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front headlight pattern on top line

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arm main bushes starting to separate, movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pipe from rack fouling steering gaiter on Offside

Pass 9 Jul 2021 147,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 28 Jun 2021 147,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill after the jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in front of missing jacking point plastic (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2020 139,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing and close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer sill damaged and starting to corrode

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm main bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

nearside front headlight aim on bottom line and lamp vibrating

Fail 29 Jun 2020 138,886 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill next to jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing and close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer sill damaged and starting to corrode

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm main bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

nearside front headlight aim on bottom line and lamp vibrating

Pass 5 Jul 2019 134,287 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and various little cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside and nearside headlight internal's vibrating

possible engine/gearbox mountain wearing, due to the vibration caused while ticking over

Fail 1 Jul 2019 134,115 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not operating (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camera on screen next to mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced centre upper stop light dull (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and various little cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside and nearside headlight internal's vibrating

possible engine/gearbox mountain wearing, due to the vibration caused while ticking over

Pass 2 Jul 2018 126,348 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter has a slight seepage of fluid coming out, would expect steering rack inner seal failed, this could go at any time and fail completely (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing Partially seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no heat shield around fuel tank for exhaust, not fitted as standard for information only

Fail 27 Jun 2018 126,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn requires wishbone and rear bush as they are not sold together (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter has a slight seepage of fluid coming out, would expect steering rack inner seal failed, this could go at any time and fail completely (2.1.5 (a))

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

no heat shield around fuel tank for exhaust, not fitted as standard for information only

Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 120,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,415 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 114,317 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,675 miles

Offside 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)

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 109,517 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside 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)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,745 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 78,692 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,795 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,294 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,073 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,725 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,231 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 42,248 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISE # BELLY PLATE LOOSE AND INSCURE.REAR DISC AND PADS WORN

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 UWU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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