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YU53 RRX

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,154 mi
Last recorded187,154 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 RRX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 187,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 174,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 174,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 147,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 142,785 miles

Appreciable Hand Brake Lever Travel

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 142,785 miles

Appreciable Hand Brake Lever Travel

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 128,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 113,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 113,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 95,584 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 81,219 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 78,309 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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YU53 RRX is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YU53 RRX, 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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What year was YU53 RRX registered?

YU53 RRX is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YU53 RRX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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