2004 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · AX04 AKF

The 2004 Rover 75 passed its most recent MOT on 9 February 2026 at 152,230 miles, confirming that it remains road‑legal despite a reverse‑lamp defect and slight deterioration of the front arm bushes. The previous January test recorded a serious structural inadequacy of the near‑side rear integral body structure and a rough near‑side front wheel bearing, but the February result shows that those faults have been remedied and no new major failures have appeared, indicating a stable maintenance trend. The vehicle’s mileage has risen at an average of roughly 6,900 miles per year since it was first registered in 2004, with the recorded mileage increasing by about 4,400 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests. The intervening years show a steady, incremental rise from 126,675 miles in 2020 to 152,230 miles in 2026, with no abrupt jumps that would suggest long periods of standing or sudden high‑usage periods. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring suspension and structural issues: inspect the front arm bushes, check for play in the track‑rod end ball joints and rear suspension mounting points, verify that the shock absorbers show no fluid leaks, and examine the condition of the rear and near‑side wheel bearings. The thin front brake pads and worn brake disc noted in earlier tests also merit close scrutiny, as does the inoperative reverse lamp, which may indicate wiring or bulb problems that could affect safety.