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MK53 VGN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,175 mi
Last recorded86,175 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VGN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,778 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 81,777 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,985 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 79,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,927 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,100 miles

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

both front shock absorber top mount bearings slightly rough and felt through steering

steering adjustable columb has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,275 miles

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,264 miles

offside rear tyre uneven treadwear 195/65/15h

slight corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,458 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,458 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,319 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear outer brake pad approx 75% worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,236 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,778 miles

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

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

very slight oil leak from steering rack on near side

Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

very slight oil leak from steering rack on near side

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,047 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 30,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,462 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,898 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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MK53 VGN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK53 VGN, 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 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK53 VGN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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