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YB53 BYU

2004 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,059 mi
Last recorded107,059 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,867 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 92,464 miles

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

Park brake lever needs adjustment.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 92,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Park brake lever needs adjustment.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 73,567 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 68,189 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,682 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,098 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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YB53 BYU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YB53 BYU, 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 YB53 BYU registered?

YB53 BYU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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