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VK54 UGA

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

216,430 mi
Last recorded216,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 UGA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 216,430 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 216,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 204,245 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 202,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brakes not tested due to leak

Pass 10 May 2019 189,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre 3 mm and offside front tyre 2.5 mm

Fail 8 May 2019 189,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre 3 mm and offside front tyre 2.5 mm

Pass 20 Apr 2018 176,296 miles

Both rear tyres feathered and stepped on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 164,437 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 164,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 151,300 miles

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

Offside rear tyre stepped in inside edge

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Apr 2015 138,370 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 138,370 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 124,813 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre feathering on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre excess feathering + perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 124,813 miles

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

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

Bonnet struts weak

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre feathering on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre excess feathering + perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,844 miles

Both front tyres de-void of tread on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear door central locking not working

Nearside rear tyre edge wear

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 99,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,805 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,970 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,753 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,221 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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VK54 UGA is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK54 UGA, 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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VK54 UGA is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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