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VA53 VNR

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,049 mi
Last recorded148,049 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,049 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2021 148,049 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

leaking fluid not tested brakes corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 May 2018 144,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 144,338 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 139,692 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 132,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 132,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,273 miles

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

intermitent fault passanger seat sensor plug loose

Fail 10 Apr 2015 126,273 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,110 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,472 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,541 miles

both rear wheels noisy when spun

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front top suspension strut bearings noisy on lock to lock check

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,199 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,885 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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VA53 VNR is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,248 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VA53 VNR, 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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VA53 VNR is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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