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YT54 UAU

2004 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

131,466 mi
Last recorded131,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 UAU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 131,466 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 131,466 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,245 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 131,238 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Undertray likely to become detached cover over exhaust (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,182 miles

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

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

support mount on fuel rusted

Fail 29 Aug 2023 129,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

support mount on fuel rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 126,178 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 126,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,439 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 123,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 121,766 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 121,766 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 118,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 118,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,448 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 115,448 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nsr suspention arm!!! (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction tax disc holder larger then 40 mm (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded on top side !! has a hole coursed by corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 107,159 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 107,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,477 miles

Rear silencer box rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,967 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,967 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

slight exhaust leak at rear and rusted

Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,194 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 63,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust silencer box at rear rusted.emissions reading 2,98 limit 3.00

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,471 miles

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

exhaust silencer box at rear rusted.emissions reading 2,98 limit 3.00

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,867 miles

slight play at offside steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight play at offside steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,613 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,705 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,974 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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YT54 UAU is a 2004 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 YT54 UAU, 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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YT54 UAU is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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