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VO04 ZHE

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,388 mi
Last recorded82,388 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 ZHE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas adjacent to suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age splitting/perished. Year of manufacture 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas adjacent to suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age splitting/perished. Year of manufacture 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 82,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush broken excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush broken excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas adjacent to suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age splitting/perished. Year of manufacture 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas adjacent to suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age splitting/perished. Year of manufacture 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 80,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas adjacent to suspension mounting points,sill/body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas adjacent to suspension mounting points,sill/body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 80,335 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to test emissions due to exhaust blowing/holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas adjacent to suspension mounting points,sill/body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust system corroded,intermediate section

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas adjacent to suspension mounting points,sill/body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 77,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,074 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 72,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,708 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 69,699 miles

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire not fixed,unprotected area of tank showing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 68,721 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,271 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,271 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,768 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 61,768 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,425 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,425 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 52,643 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,518 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 47,518 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti freeze -46c

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti freeze -46c

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,102 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 36,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 8,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,234 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 ZHE is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VO04 ZHE, 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 ZHE is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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