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VA04 STZ

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,523 mi
Last recorded169,523 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 STZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 169,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 169,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 162,637 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 162,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 155,224 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes on front bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight beam kick ups only just visible

rear heat shield missing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 150,090 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 150,030 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 141,252 miles

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi

Fail 13 Jun 2016 141,168 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi

Pass 22 Jun 2015 132,989 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 132,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 121,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on outter edge

rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,474 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated and corroded

o/s/f tyre has little or no tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Jun 2012 109,474 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated and corroded

o/s/f tyre has little or no tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,100 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and slight distorsion in tread

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,561 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,151 miles

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

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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VA04 STZ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA04 STZ, 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 VA04 STZ registered?

VA04 STZ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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