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WM54 OVK

2004 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,638 mi
Last recorded212,638 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 OVK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 212,638 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2019 212,543 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 209,390 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 209,390 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 202,815 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 202,815 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 195,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 195,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 188,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 177,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 168,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 160,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 149,755 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 149,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 131,444 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 112,138 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 30 Sep 2009 112,138 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 23 Sep 2008 88,141 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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WM54 OVK is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey 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 WM54 OVK, 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 WM54 OVK registered?

WM54 OVK is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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