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BT52 VNK

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,851 mi
Last recorded162,851 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VNK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 162,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 157,745 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 147,823 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 137,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2012 137,397 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 127,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 116,972 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 116,971 miles

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

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 106,386 miles

front suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,952 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes split

Fail 28 Apr 2008 91,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,959 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,696 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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BT52 VNK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT52 VNK, 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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BT52 VNK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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