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VF04 RFZ

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

66,910 mi
Last recorded66,910 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 RFZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 66,910 miles

slight knock on nearside front but no wear detecked.

Fail 6 May 2026 66,908 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight knock on nearside front but no wear detecked.

Pass 30 Apr 2025 62,843 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 62,843 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,591 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 59,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 57,706 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 51,603 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 51,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 47,096 miles

Corrosion to both front metal brake pipes.

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 15 May 2020 43,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 38,573 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 38,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 33,814 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 33,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 30,301 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 30,235 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 25,555 miles

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

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

parking brake low effort

Fail 19 May 2016 25,555 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

parking brake low effort

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,943 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,193 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,193 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,532 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 23,530 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,245 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 21,139 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,139 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,105 miles

Nearside rear door not opening from inside.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,928 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,545 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,875 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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VF04 RFZ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VF04 RFZ, 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 VF04 RFZ registered?

VF04 RFZ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is VF04 RFZ safe to buy?

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