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VE54 UAK

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,757 mi
Last recorded84,757 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UAK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 79,123 miles

Fuel tank securing straps:- slight corrosion.

Handbrake lever travel approacing excessive.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 79,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank securing straps:- slight corrosion.

Handbrake lever travel approacing excessive.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,351 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 73,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,102 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX DETERIATION

Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,150 miles

LOW BRAKE PAD WORNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,853 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,194 miles

near side front tyre outer tread wear

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,552 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 58,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,385 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,385 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,066 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,551 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,300 miles

all four discs slightly corroded

front brake pads half worn

Fail 5 Mar 2008 30,295 miles

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

all four discs slightly corroded

front brake pads half worn

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,281 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 30,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside 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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VE54 UAK is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold 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 VE54 UAK, 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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VE54 UAK is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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