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AV54 YHJ

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,885 mi
Last recorded102,885 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,885 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed recommend replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's

nearside and offside front brake pipes (going to flex) corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bushes weak/perished/split

nearside front antiroll bar link (knocking) worn

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

scraping noise from nearside rear brake

slight misting of oil from steering rack - requires attention

Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,213 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed recommend replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre very worn and starting to crack - recommend replacement

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

offside front tyre 'scrubbing off' slightly - inside edge

parking brake lever becoming slack - requires attention/tighten

slight misting of oil from steering rack area

Fail 16 Sep 2022 100,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (wishbone) rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 'scrubbing off' slightly - inside edge

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre very worn (close to legal limit) and perished/cracking

nearside rear tyre perished/starting to crack

parking brake lever becoming slack - requires attention/tighten

slight misting of oil around steering rack area

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,690 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake has low efficiency

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 88,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,958 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) LOT OF PLAY ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 81,958 miles

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

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) LOT OF PLAY ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking METAL TO FLEXI PIPE (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,925 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,922 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,285 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 63,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,319 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,231 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,231 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,774 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,276 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,936 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 YHJ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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