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YX04 VZL

2004 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,821 mi
Last recorded117,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 19 Jun 2020 116,154 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective all wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,887 miles

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 110,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 18 Jun 2018 110,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,666 miles

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 20 Jun 2016 104,666 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,707 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 101,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,919 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 96,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,084 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,671 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs are slightly worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 71,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs are slightly worn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 71,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,562 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 84,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,785 miles

hand brake lever high

Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,049 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,111 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 48,111 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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YX04 VZL is a 2004 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YX04 VZL, 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 YX04 VZL registered?

YX04 VZL is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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