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VE04 VFY

2004 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,024 mi
Last recorded126,024 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 VFY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 126,024 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 125,119 miles

rear silencer delaminating

Pass 11 Nov 2023 124,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,141 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 123,052 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 121,696 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 120,763 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 120,951 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 119,612 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 119,610 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 118,269 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 116,030 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 112,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 109,880 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 105,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 101,486 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 94,900 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 94,900 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 90,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,084 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,425 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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VE04 VFY is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE04 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE04 VFY registered?

VE04 VFY is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is VE04 VFY safe to buy?

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