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WV53 FJD

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FJD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 147,066 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Severe corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2019 140,979 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 140,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle splash cover (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 132,049 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 132,044 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 129,523 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 111,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 111,740 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,254 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 106,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,543 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 92,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 90,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,483 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 87,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,715 miles

air bag light on

batt faulty

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 FJD is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue 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 WV53 FJD, 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 WV53 FJD registered?

WV53 FJD is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is WV53 FJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 FJD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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