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SW53 LNO

2004 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LNO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,061 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 79,061 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,837 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,704 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 68,703 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease coating to metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,307 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake pipe covered in grease

both front strut top bearings creeking

exhaust system corroded

o/s brake pipe from abs pump to full length join slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,189 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,140 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,035 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre tread close to 1.6mm limit

Fail 5 Aug 2009 46,035 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre tread close to 1.6mm limit

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 42,499 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,499 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 33,663 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,937 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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SW53 LNO is a 2004 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW53 LNO, 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 SW53 LNO registered?

SW53 LNO is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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