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WL53 OVG

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,804 mi
Last recorded48,804 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 OVG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 48,804 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 48,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 33,872 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 33,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 32,704 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 31,633 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,682 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 29,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 28,587 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 27,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,684 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,282 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,577 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,174 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre (x2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,633 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,405 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 18,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,606 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 16,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 12,553 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 12,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,109 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,930 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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WL53 OVG is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL53 OVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL53 OVG registered?

WL53 OVG is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is WL53 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 OVG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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