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VE54 UBL

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

250,121 mi
Last recorded250,121 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UBL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 250,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 246,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 236,539 miles

Exhaust system rusty/corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp beam pattern slightly vibrating.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 225,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image vibrates slightly-still in tolerance

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp beam image vibrates slightly-still in tolerance

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 216,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp beam vibrates slightly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak on nearside rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to get low outer edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp beam vibrates slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 204,467 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak on nearside rack (2.3.3b)

Slight play Nearside inner tie rod joint

Slight play Offside inner tie rod joint

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 192,481 miles

Both headlamp lens faded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 179,194 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 162,204 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 147,686 miles

power steering resevoir hoses weeping

Fail 27 Dec 2012 147,686 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

power steering resevoir hoses weeping

Pass 7 Dec 2011 131,166 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 120,673 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 120,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 107,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 92,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 92,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,248 miles

Offside 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 UBL is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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