2004 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · HV54 AEG

The Rover 75 presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 7 October 2025 at 80,497 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with the only blemish being a failed test on 6 October 2025 at the same mileage, though no defects were logged, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 4 October 2024 at 73,416 miles and on 6 September 2023 at 72,865 miles, indicating no recurring advisory or failure pattern across the recorded history. At roughly 22 years old, the car shows 80,497 miles, an average of about 3,659 miles per year, which is low for its age and points to light use or extended periods off the road. The records reveal a modest 551-mile increase between September 2023 and October 2024, then a further 7,081 miles by October 2025, with the two 2024 entries logged on the same day at 73,412 and 73,416 miles reflecting a retest rather than real use. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs across the timeline. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as the Rover 75 is prone to structural rust at this age even when MOT records stay clear. The brake discs and calipers warrant checking for binding or uneven wear from low-mileage standing, and the exhaust emissions should be verified given the long idle intervals implied by the mileage. The same-day fail and pass in October 2025 with no defects recorded merit a check of the VOSA test certificate to confirm no omitted advisory.