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YC04 RCH

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 RCH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 98,458 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 89,543 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear of front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension has general corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension has general corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,505 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear of front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension has general corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension has general corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,705 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 87,700 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,677 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear suspension arms corroded and underside slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 85,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both and rear suspension arms corroded and underside slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,800 miles

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

Front subframe and sills slight corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre close to tread and tyre on o/s/r perished

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and coilsprings corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet and boot release slight sticking

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

wheel alignment appears out

Fail 16 Nov 2017 83,800 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

Front subframe and sills slight corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre close to tread and tyre on o/s/r perished

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and coilsprings corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet and boot release slight sticking

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

wheel alignment appears out

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,487 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 76,608 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 74,328 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 69,687 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 64,884 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 59,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 53,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YC04 RCH is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC04 RCH, 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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YC04 RCH is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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