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VE53 ZHJ

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZHJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 127,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front unable to see inner brake pad

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may have slight play in track rod ball joint , off side ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear, nsf brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

remove oil to carry out test, too high

Fail 26 Aug 2020 126,880 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength facing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front unable to see inner brake pad

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may have slight play in track rod ball joint , off side ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear, nsf brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

remove oil to carry out test, too high

Pass 10 Aug 2019 124,408 miles

offside rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,163 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 121,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,891 miles

offside inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 113,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,150 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,172 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 99,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,986 miles

Airbag fault warning light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's.

brake warning light on dash.

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded.

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 93,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's.

brake warning light on dash.

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded.

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,966 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cut to nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 83,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cut to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,987 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 23 Jan 2008 29,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,393 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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VE53 ZHJ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE53 ZHJ, 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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VE53 ZHJ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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