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DF53 VPA

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,292 mi
Last recorded92,292 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,292 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm and outer tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank carrier harness corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,936 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,553 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,286 miles

front to o/s/r brake pipe corroding

misting of oil at n/s/r shock absorber

n/s/f wishbone rear bush has slight play

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2.2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,285 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode (rear section)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

rear discs corroding

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,411 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,427 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,325 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to teat on end

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,918 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 54,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DF53 VPA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DF53 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 VPA registered?

DF53 VPA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is DF53 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 VPA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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