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VE54 GWJ

2004 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,747 mi
Last recorded157,747 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GWJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 157,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 147,894 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

condition of head light lenses

dampness nearside stearing rack

grease on front brake pipes

Pass 3 Feb 2014 138,274 miles

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

condition of rear shockabsorber top bushes

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

rust and grease on both front brake pipes

slight dampness on nearside stearing rack

Fail 3 Feb 2014 138,274 miles

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

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

condition of rear shockabsorber top bushes

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

rust and grease on both front brake pipes

slight dampness on nearside stearing rack

Pass 5 Feb 2013 132,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 132,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,652 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 127,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 123,055 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in stearing rack

travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Feb 2011 123,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

heavy rust on both front parts of mainthrough brake pipes

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 1 Feb 2010 117,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 109,985 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low

travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Feb 2008 104,011 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 104,011 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 101,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 101,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 GWJ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VE54 GWJ, 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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What year was VE54 GWJ registered?

VE54 GWJ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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