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VE54 VCU

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front registration plate damaged

n/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

o/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear section of exhaust corroded / outer skin peeling

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken secured with wire

Fail 24 Mar 2021 80,352 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken secured with wire

Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge-Tyre size 215/55R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edge-Tyre size 215/55R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edge-Tyre size 215/55R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades(Rubbers split) (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Feb 2020 79,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge-Tyre size 215/55R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edge-Tyre size 215/55R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edge-Tyre size 215/55R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades(Rubbers split) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,421 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s and o/s headlight len's deteriorated

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes front to rear corroded at mounting points and coated with oil

rear exhaust box corroded/peeling

slight movement/play to steering wheel mount

Fail 18 Nov 2014 73,873 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes front to rear corroded at mounting points and coated with oil

brake pad wear indicator light on dash

rear exhaust box corroded/peeling

slight movement/play to steering wheel mount

unable to see inner rear brake pads for wear

Pass 31 May 2013 64,261 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning light on dash

Fail 29 May 2013 64,259 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning light on dash

Pass 22 May 2012 58,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

front washer jet weak

Pass 26 May 2011 53,212 miles

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

dash warning light on

Pass 27 May 2010 47,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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 14 May 2009 41,741 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,477 miles

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 VCU 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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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