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VF53 EEM

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,732 mi
Last recorded99,732 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,732 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,732 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 93,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,288 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 88,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,775 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 78,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,405 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 22 Jun 2010 67,405 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

airbag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,901 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel in handbrake but effiencey ok

Fail 16 Jun 2009 55,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel in handbrake but effiencey ok

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,110 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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VF53 EEM is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EEM, 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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VF53 EEM is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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