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WV54 HGU

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,507 mi
Last recorded94,507 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 HGU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 90,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens seriously deteriorated, light output reduced (1.7.4a) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens seriously deteriorated, light output reduced (1.7.4a) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,282 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a). BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a) BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION.

Offside Rear 16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 86,279 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a). BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a) BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION.

Offside Rear 16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 80,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,476 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2020 75,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,688 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,323 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

minor damage to nearside rear of bumper

Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,158 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

front windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,181 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,movement becoming excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 56,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,movement becoming excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,222 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on the outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,176 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 41,735 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,735 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,742 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,307 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,786 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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WV54 HGU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WV54 HGU, 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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WV54 HGU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WV54 HGU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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