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VA04 VHU

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,000 mi
Last recorded106,000 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 106,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,130 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 94,494 miles

engine management lamp on

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 22 Dec 2014 94,494 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management lamp on

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 21 Dec 2013 89,859 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 19 Dec 2013 89,834 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,399 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 84,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 79,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Fail 10 Dec 2010 73,020 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

oil level low

Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,099 miles

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

air bag light on

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,557 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 57,557 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

air bag light on

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,697 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 39,697 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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 VHU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

VA04 VHU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is VA04 VHU safe to buy?

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