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WR04 FDL

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,348 mi
Last recorded109,348 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 FDL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,348 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion behind o/s rear wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,162 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,881 miles

corrossion to o/s rear outer sill

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,534 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,772 miles

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

inner rack joints slight play

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play **ON LIMIT** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing **ON LIMIT** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly seizing (noisy)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

parking brake has very little reserve travel requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,720 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,145 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,237 miles

o/s n/s front suspension bushes deteriorating

rear springs in bottom corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,145 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,999 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 95,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,089 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,790 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,701 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,385 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 63,385 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WR04 FDL is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WR04 FDL, 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 WR04 FDL registered?

WR04 FDL is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is WR04 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 FDL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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