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VF53 ECV

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,080 mi
Last recorded105,080 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 ECV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 105,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,990 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 99,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,253 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 84,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower ball joint dust covers deterioated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush deterioated but not causing excessive movement

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,729 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers deterioated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush deterioated but not causing excessive movement

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,830 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,121 miles

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

O/S/F strut top bearings worn and sticking

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,838 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,838 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,408 miles

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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VF53 ECV is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VF53 ECV, 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 VF53 ECV registered?

VF53 ECV is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is VF53 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 ECV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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