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VN04 PHA

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,340 mi
Last recorded163,340 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 PHA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 163,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thick black under body paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 160,962 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension parts corroded and painted thick waxoyl

Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2021 135,003 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 122,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy under body paint covering many prescribed areas

Fail 18 Aug 2020 122,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy under body paint covering many prescribed areas

Fail 8 Nov 2019 122,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 100--250 nsf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,332 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 108,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 81,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,723 miles

front tyres wearing low on the edges of the tread

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2012 53,701 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 53,700 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 44,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 40,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,441 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,441 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,943 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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VN04 PHA is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN04 PHA, 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 VN04 PHA registered?

VN04 PHA is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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