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YM53 YJJ

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

113,579 mi
Last recorded113,579 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YJJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 113,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 111,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 108,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 106,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 103,086 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 101,881 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 100,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,419 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 97,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 88,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 83,176 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015
Pass 7 May 2014

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013
Pass 14 May 2012 62,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 57,064 miles

oil sevice indicator needs to be reset at dealer

washers poor

Fail 6 Jan 2011 56,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,011 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,700 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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YM53 YJJ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YM53 YJJ, 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 YM53 YJJ registered?

YM53 YJJ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is YM53 YJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 YJJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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