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WR54 EXC

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,865 mi
Last recorded160,865 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 EXC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 160,865 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 160,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 153,536 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort from offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 145,523 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 145,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 139,154 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 139,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 132,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 127,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 120,293 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 103,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,833 miles

offside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 91,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 73,099 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,752 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,110 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,618 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EXC is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver 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 WR54 EXC, 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 WR54 EXC registered?

WR54 EXC is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is WR54 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 EXC 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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