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VO04 ABK

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,344 mi
Last recorded143,344 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 ABK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 143,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 135,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 127,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR ALONG CHASSIS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 127,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR ALONG CHASSIS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,620 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 118,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 116,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,828 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,185 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 110,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,639 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 21 Nov 2016 108,792 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 108,792 miles

Rear fog lamp not working OFFSIDE (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,599 miles

brake pads not fully checked

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Nov 2014 106,122 miles

both front suspention top bearings sticking slightly

brake pads not visualy checked front brake discs starting to wear

slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 25 Nov 2013 104,701 miles

front brake discs wearing

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 25 Nov 2013 104,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs wearing

handbrake on warning lamp on

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Nov 2012 103,128 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2011 101,560 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,560 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,610 miles

both front tyres close to limit (down to 2mm)

handbrake travel high

n/s outer sill damaged slightly

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,533 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Nov 2008 93,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,030 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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VO04 ABK is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VO04 ABK, 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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VO04 ABK is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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