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WD04 VPR

2004 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,544 mi
Last recorded116,544 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 VPR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 116,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 113,361 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 113,361 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength captive nut washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank metal strap support corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front captive nut washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,634 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 108,634 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipes being excessively corroded risk of failure (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,747 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,770 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 82,770 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,152 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 74,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,556 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 70,556 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,423 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plastic headlamp lenses yellowed and deteriorated - borderline (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet pull defective

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,885 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,873 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,576 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 31,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,518 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 12,518 miles

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

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

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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WD04 VPR is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WD04 VPR, 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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WD04 VPR is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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