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VE54 GXM

2004 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,055 mi
Last recorded150,055 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GXM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 150,055 miles

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

sidewall cuts to front tyres

Fail 14 Jan 2013 150,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

sidewall cuts to front tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2012 138,294 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside parkbrake effort lower than normal

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 13 Jan 2012 138,294 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside parkbrake effort lower than normal

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 13 Jan 2012 138,294 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside parkbrake effort lower than normal

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 16 Dec 2010 124,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 9 Dec 2010 124,510 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 23 Dec 2009 111,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 111,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 100,916 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 87,045 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 87,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VE54 GXM is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

VE54 GXM is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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