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VE54 GUX

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,194 mi
Last recorded103,194 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GUX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 83,356 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,279 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,701 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,117 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,499 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,568 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,918 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front pads and discs 75% - 80% worn.

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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VE54 GUX is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VE54 GUX, 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 VE54 GUX registered?

VE54 GUX is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is VE54 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 GUX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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