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YS53 VXP

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

161,765 mi
Last recorded161,765 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VXP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 161,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 161,757 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 155,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 148,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 148,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2022 141,144 miles

Offside Rear Sill Repair covered in underseal

Fail 5 Sep 2022 141,056 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side works but poor (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side works but poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes are soft

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 137,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres inside tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 137,115 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres inside tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 132,734 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2020 132,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2019 131,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 131,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush.DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 124,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,373 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

undertrays and engine covers restrict full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Sep 2016 121,373 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

undertrays and engine covers restrict full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,075 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

clutch anti slip missing

handbrake travel requires attention soon

Fail 29 Aug 2015 118,075 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

clutch anti slip missing

handbrake travel requires attention soon

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,850 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2013 108,845 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,287 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

back box outer casing slightly corroded

brake pad warning light on

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2012 105,286 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

back box outer casing corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate slighty damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,988 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes have been greased

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

washers require attention soon

Fail 29 Jan 2011 101,987 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front to rear metal brake pipes have been greased

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

washers require attention soon

Pass 30 Jan 2010 99,296 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 95,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front track rod end has slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2008 95,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,221 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,839 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 66,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VXP is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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