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VU54 WZN

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,603 mi
Last recorded84,603 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WZN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,603 miles

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 Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Sep 2019 84,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 72,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,035 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT PATTERNS POOR (LENS CRAZED)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside WIPER SMEARS SCREEN

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured STARTING TO GO WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 67,035 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT PATTERNS POOR (LENS CRAZED)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside WIPER SMEARS SCREEN

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured STARTING TO GO WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,500 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERN (LENS CRAZED)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW

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

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW & PERISHED (CRACKED AROUND TREAD)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine TEST ABORTED DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX LEAKING (7.1.2)

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERN (LENS CRAZED)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW

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

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW & PERISHED (CRACKED AROUND TREAD)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,238 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine drip tray loose/insecure

os rear tyre perished. cracked around tread

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,700 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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)

ns front brake binding slightly

windscreen chipped zone A

Fail 6 Sep 2013 54,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 Front 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)

ns front brake binding slightly

ns head light poor pattern

windscreen chipped zone A

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,763 miles

Both front brake pipes in wheel arch corroded

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust tailpipe corroded on outer skin

Nearside headlamp beam pattern step up slightly poor

Rear brake discs corroded

Service brake. Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 16 Aug 2012 49,763 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Airbag light on

Both front brake pipes in wheel arch corroded

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust tailpipe corroded on outer skin

Nearside headlamp beam pattern step up slightly poor

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,779 miles

ns front metal brake pipe corroded

ns front tyre cracked around tread

os front tyre getting low

windscreen chipped zone A

Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,779 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

ns front metal brake pipe corroded

ns front tyre cracked around tread

os front tyre getting low

windscreen chipped zone A

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,573 miles

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

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

both front metal brake pipes rusty/corroded. (by brake hose)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 40,573 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

both front metal brake pipes rusty/corroded. (by brake hose)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,901 miles

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

os rear seat catch inop. ns ok holds seat in place. ok at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,836 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,169 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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VU54 WZN is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VU54 WZN, 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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VU54 WZN is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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