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WV53 FHR

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FHR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 131,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,395 miles

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

bonnet dificult to open

both rear tyres feathering on edges

offside headlamp condensated

Fail 11 Jan 2012 104,391 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet dificult to open

both rear tyres feathering on edges

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,861 miles

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

front discs worn and lipped

front tyres approx 3mm

rear discs worn

Fail 30 Dec 2010 87,861 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs worn and lipped

front tyres approx 3mm

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

unable fully inspect inside and underside of engine compartment as plastic shields fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,320 miles

offside windscreen trim coming adrift at top corner

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,738 miles

long travel on handbrake, near limit

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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WV53 FHR is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV53 FHR, 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 WV53 FHR registered?

WV53 FHR is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is WV53 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 FHR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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