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VA53 JRV

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

295,948 mi
Last recorded295,948 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JRV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 295,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 295,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 285,380 miles

Offside Front brake pipe rusty.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 285,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake pipe rusty.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 278,032 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 278,032 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 276,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 255,958 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ON

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 237,251 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 237,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 216,249 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 216,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 196,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside door mirror damaged not affecting the view to rear

Fail 21 Feb 2011 195,923 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 176,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 155,872 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 155,639 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 134,019 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 133,977 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 132,722 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 132,722 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 111,997 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 102,534 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 102,534 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

bonnet difficult to open and close

rear number plate water damaged at top of plate not effecting letters or numbers

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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VA53 JRV 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 58.3%.

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 VA53 JRV, 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 VA53 JRV registered?

VA53 JRV is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is VA53 JRV safe to buy?

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