MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front 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))
ABS unit cleaned down, no sign of fluid leak at time of re-test
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside hand brake performance poor
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlight pattern's poor
Brake valve leaking around ABS unit (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside hand brake performance poor
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlight pattern's poor
Rear exhaust box in poor condition
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box in poor condition
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
headlight pattern's poor
rear exhaust box in poor condition
rear exhaust box in poor condition
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion on o/s/f & front to rear brake pipe's
rear exhaust box in poor condition
warning light's on dash?
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion on o/s/f & front to rear brake pipe's
rear exhaust box in poor condition
warning light's on dash?
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
air bag light staying on
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YS53 VXM is a 2004 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YS53 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 22 January 2004.
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