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YR04 HCV

2004 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,511 mi
Last recorded116,511 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HCV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 116,511 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 30 Jun 2025 111,710 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three greased/covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Jun 2024 103,391 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 93,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamp inoperative

hand brake park lever nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear reverse lamp inop

engine covers/undertrays fitted

handbrake lever requires adjustment ,nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear reverse light inop

engine covers/under trays fitted

hand brake lever requires adjustment ,nearing end of reserve travel

Fail 2 Jul 2021 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear reverse light inop

engine covers/under trays fitted

hand brake lever requires adjustment ,nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,991 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 67,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 46,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,318 miles

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

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

nearside rear anti rattle clip missing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,294 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,006 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,337 miles

Nearside 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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YR04 HCV is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YR04 HCV, 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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What year was YR04 HCV registered?

YR04 HCV is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 HCV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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