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DG53 VFJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,165 mi
Last recorded55,165 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,165 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both front tyres have deep sidewall damage but no cords or ply showing

high travel on park brake lever

Pass 27 May 2009 48,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,118 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 22,325 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,868 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 23,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DG53 VFJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG53 VFJ, 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

How do I check the history of DG53 VFJ?

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What year was DG53 VFJ registered?

DG53 VFJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is DG53 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 VFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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