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YV04 GBZ

2004 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,134 mi
Last recorded143,134 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 GBZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 143,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,892 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 139,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,565 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 131,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 126,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,565 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 118,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2018 113,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,782 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,598 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,786 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,786 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Aug 2009 48,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,446 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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YV04 GBZ is a 2004 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YV04 GBZ, 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 YV04 GBZ registered?

YV04 GBZ is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YV04 GBZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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