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VF53 ECX

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 ECX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,599 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres showing signs of deterioration (cracking between the treads)

front exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,862 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 90,862 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,452 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,114 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 81,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,296 miles

N/S/F tyre deteriorated

O/S/F tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 71,296 miles

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

N/S/F tyre deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,008 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,659 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 64,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,794 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 61,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 60,947 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 60,947 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ECX is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

VF53 ECX is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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The MOT history for VF53 ECX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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