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YS53 AZP

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

252,897 mi
Last recorded252,897 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 AZP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 252,897 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 252,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 247,858 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 247,849 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 242,587 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 242,587 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 236,087 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 235,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 224,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath and near suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 224,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath and near suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 220,348 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 220,348 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 214,323 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 214,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 202,938 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 202,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 182,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2014 182,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 175,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 168,886 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 168,886 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 162,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 157,210 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 151,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 151,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 147,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 143,117 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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YS53 AZP is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 YS53 AZP, 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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YS53 AZP is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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