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VE54 VDA

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,389 mi
Last recorded95,389 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 95,389 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 93,693 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 93,673 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,502 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch defective

Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,501 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch defective

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside bonnet catch defective

offside front alloy buckled

Fail 10 Oct 2019 84,286 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not fitted correctly and up to the main end stop (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside bonnet catch defective

offside front alloy buckled

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,226 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front side lighjt bulbs flickering

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear slight play nsr wheel bearing

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse light inop

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 tyre valves splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 78,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front side lighjt bulbs flickering

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear slight play nsr wheel bearing

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse light inop

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 tyre valves splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,602 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 73,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,677 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,675 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,617 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 57,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,229 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,965 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,420 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 41,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,601 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,032 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,622 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VDA is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VDA, 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 VDA is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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