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VO04 FEX

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,566 mi
Last recorded196,566 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 FEX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2022 196,566 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 193,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

High centre (3rd) brake light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 193,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

High centre (3rd) brake light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 189,814 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Offside Front indicator faded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 181,914 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Offside front indicator faded

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 181,909 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Offside front indicator faded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 172,448 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 172,430 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 166,830 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 116,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 158,958 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Two rear child seats fitted,can not carry out full belt inspection.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 147,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 146,978 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 126,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 126,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 118,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 112,090 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 112,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 109,236 miles

Front Discs Worn

Front Number Plate Begining To Fade

Pass 25 Feb 2010 102,859 miles

Both Front Tyres Going Poor On Edges

Both Number Plates Faded

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape

Slight Distortion To Nearside Rear Wheel

Slight Play In Offside Track Rod End

Fail 25 Feb 2010 102,859 miles

Both Front Tyres Going Poor On Edges

Both Number Plates Faded

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight Distortion To Nearside Rear Wheel

Slight Play In Offside Track Rod End

Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FEX is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VO04 FEX, 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 FEX is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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