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YX53 NPO

2004 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 NPO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 135,307 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underbody components

Fail 7 Nov 2024 135,301 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure center clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underbody components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 131,259 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 131,259 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 127,600 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 123,318 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 123,317 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes have been greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber top bearing mounts feel notchy.

cannot see brake pad life.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 120,795 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes have been greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber top bearing mounts feel notchy.

cannot see brake pad life.

screeching noise from o/s rear brake when tested.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearings starting to seize (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearings starting to seize. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cannot see front brake pad life.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 117,695 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearings starting to seize (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearings starting to seize. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cannot see front brake pad life.

Pass 25 May 2018 114,093 miles

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

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

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

cannot see front brake pad life.

rear exhaust box rough and mounting straps wired together.

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 113,936 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

cannot see front brake pad life.

rear exhaust box rough and mounting straps wired together.

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 108,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cannot see front brake pad life.

h/l lenses getting very cloudy.

rear exhaust box bracket has been wired together

top and bottom covers fitted.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 108,544 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged into hose ,bent at hose end. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cannot see front brake pad life.

h/l lenses getting very cloudy.

rear exhaust box bracket has been wired together

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 93,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,286 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,286 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 77,095 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 77,095 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 72,307 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 8 Feb 2010 59,721 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 59,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,500 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,847 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,983 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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YX53 NPO is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YX53 NPO, 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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YX53 NPO is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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