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VN04 USX

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,941 mi
Last recorded107,941 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 USX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 107,941 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advise front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,640 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,399 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front brake pipes have been greased

Surface corrosion on rear inner sills

Fail 27 Mar 2018 106,399 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front brake pipes have been greased

Surface corrosion on rear inner sills

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,023 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 106,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,062 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,254 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 99,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,691 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,965 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,965 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 51,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,709 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,361 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 USX is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN04 USX, 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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VN04 USX is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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