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VN54 XDU

2004 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,782 mi
Last recorded141,782 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 XDU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 141,782 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 141,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 135,780 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 126,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 87,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,442 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 75,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,002 miles

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

very muddy under neath

Fail 12 Feb 2010 47,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,510 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 47,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,050 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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VN54 XDU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN54 XDU, 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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VN54 XDU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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