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WR54 EWU

2004 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,621 mi
Last recorded105,621 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 EWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 105,621 miles

Front subframe corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak

diesel cooler wet

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 97,999 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 97,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 91,150 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 85,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2021 85,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 79,101 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 77,704 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S AND O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear HAND BRAKE LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL IN NEED OF SERVICE / ADJUSTMENT

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 74,458 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 71,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 71,190 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance close to limit

Fail 20 Dec 2012 60,044 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,343 miles

Air bag/SRS warning light staying on,indicating fault in system.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 55,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Air bag/SRS warning light staying on,indicating fault in system.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,350 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,557 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,362 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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WR54 EWU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WR54 EWU, 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 WR54 EWU registered?

WR54 EWU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is WR54 EWU safe to buy?

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