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VA04 VJC

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,252 mi
Last recorded150,252 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 150,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 146,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 143,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 138,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 138,992 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner&outer sill front&rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 133,874 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 127,592 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 127,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,409 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 116,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,294 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,562 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,900 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 101,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 96,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 91,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,341 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 80,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VJC is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJC, 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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VA04 VJC is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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