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YS53 VXM

2004 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,306 mi
Last recorded183,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VXM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 183,306 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 169,883 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 169,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 160,345 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2017 160,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 152,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,722 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2014 128,662 miles

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?

Pass 21 Oct 2014 128,662 miles

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?

Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2011 107,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 102,239 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 102,126 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 97,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2008 74,983 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,619 miles

air bag light staying on

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 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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