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DF53 VPG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,912 mi
Last recorded107,912 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VPG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 107,912 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 107,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 101,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2024 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 88,665 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 88,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged incorrectly routed and is pinched (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,743 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 73,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,663 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,663 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,239 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,599 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 56,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,730 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 43,289 miles

Handbrake proformance Poor, requires attention.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,289 miles

Handbrake proformance Poor, requires attention.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,140 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,494 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,955 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 25,182 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 21,826 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,709 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,692 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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DF53 VPG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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