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YR04 HGZ

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

84,322 mi
Last recorded84,322 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HGZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 84,322 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appears to have been binding at some point (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 82,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appears to have been binding at some point (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,658 miles

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

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

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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,143 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 79,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill front and rear and sill to floor ( corrosion holes ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose corroded fuel tank support straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension mounting areas corroded n/s and o/s rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,157 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 77,146 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers washer jet (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s and o/s front tyres worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,944 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 73,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,582 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil springs mount on rear suspension arms ,these arms are in a weakened state due to corrosion and age (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm including spring mounting very weak due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspesion arm coil spring mounting arm ,corroded with small corrosion holes apparent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 68,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front strut link arm excessive wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,488 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,488 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s rear foot and hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and worn wiper blades (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,923 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,933 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 51,915 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,249 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 43,328 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,040 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,187 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 35,187 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,342 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,342 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,092 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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YR04 HGZ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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

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