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AD53 LRV

2004 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,350 mi
Last recorded141,350 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 7571,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LRV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 141,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 139,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,828 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 136,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,329 miles

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2017 132,329 miles

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)

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

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,380 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 114,379 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,709 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

centre exhaust box rattling inside

rear tyres different size to fronts but axle set

wipers worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,000 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,513 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,139 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 29,139 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deterioratng

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,608 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,927 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 18,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,055 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 15,490 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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AD53 LRV is a 2004 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD53 LRV, 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 AD53 LRV registered?

AD53 LRV is a 2004 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AD53 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 LRV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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