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VE53 ZGX

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,205 mi
Last recorded201,205 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZGX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 201,205 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 194,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 187,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 179,979 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 172,842 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 172,822 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 164,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 155,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 146,927 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 146,885 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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)

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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VE53 ZGX is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE53 ZGX, 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 VE53 ZGX registered?

VE53 ZGX is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is VE53 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 ZGX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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