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VO04 ABV

2004 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,031 mi
Last recorded113,031 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 ABV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 112,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 112,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror cracked

both front head lamps pattern not 100%

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,087 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,578 miles

Nearside side mirror glass damaged slightly

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 22 Mar 2021 108,578 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side mirror glass damaged slightly

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 23 Mar 2020 106,951 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust center box corroded slightly

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,951 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front steering rack boot damp

Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front steering rack boot damp

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,422 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,360 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from hoses thru inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from rear to joiners mid way along vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 96,360 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from hoses thru inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from rear to joiners mid way along vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,917 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded off one side

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,946 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear silencer corroded and front pipe mounting corroded off on one side but stll supported

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,166 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded middle and rear but not holed

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,970 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mid section exhaust mount corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,466 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low reserve on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,468 miles

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

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

rear number plate not 100%

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 48,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coolant pipe rubbing on a/c pipe

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,859 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coolant pipe rubbing on a/c pipe

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,702 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 ABV is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ABV, 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 ABV is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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