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VX53 YZV

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,688 mi
Last recorded149,688 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YZV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 149,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 130,007 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2017

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,164 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear inner wheel rim slighty damaged

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear inner wheel rim slighty damaged

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,494 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,978 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 8 Jul 2014 97,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,977 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

service brake pedal antislip worn

Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,977 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

service brake pedal antislip worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,713 miles

Airbag warning light on dash

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Airbag warning light on dash

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,742 miles

all rear brake pads getting low,

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,742 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pads getting low,

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,611 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front brake pipe staring to deteriate

offside rear brake pipe staring to deteriate

Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,943 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,757 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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VX53 YZV is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VX53 YZV, 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 VX53 YZV registered?

VX53 YZV is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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