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YB53 ORX

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,155 mi
Last recorded110,155 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ORX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 110,155 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2021 110,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2020 107,953 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 101,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 May 2018 94,848 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

clutch pedal rubber very badly worn

Fail 11 May 2018 94,843 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

clutch pedal rubber very badly worn

Pass 19 May 2017 85,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 May 2016 77,134 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber badly worn

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 May 2016 77,118 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported under floor (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler under offside boot floor (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres very badly worn on edges

clutch pedal rubber badly worn

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2015 66,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

wipers poor

Fail 5 May 2015 66,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber worn

wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2014 59,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads worn low

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

stickers in the nearside of the windscreen

Fail 9 May 2014 59,607 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads worn low

clip missing from the nearside front inner wheelarch liner

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

stickers in the nearside of the windscreen

Pass 3 May 2013 51,868 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip missing from nearside front wheelarch linner

offside front brakepad worning wire not conected to the brakepads

Fail 3 May 2013 51,868 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip missing from nearside front wheelarch linner

offside front brakepad worning wire not conected to the brakepads

Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 28,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 19,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,828 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 9,764 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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

No spare wheel or tool kit in car.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate starting to unbond.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 8,885 miles

Scratch marks in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2006 6,238 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 ORX is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YB53 ORX, 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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YB53 ORX is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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