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VU54 XCM

2004 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,670 mi
Last recorded149,670 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XCM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 149,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlight lenses faded

surface rust on nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 5 Aug 2017 149,633 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlight lenses faded

surface rust on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Aug 2016 147,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 139,186 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 139,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 128,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,672 miles

nearside rear brake retaining clip missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,085 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 106,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,022 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,361 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 85,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,767 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 79,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,475 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 XCM is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU54 XCM, 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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What year was VU54 XCM registered?

VU54 XCM is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VU54 XCM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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