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DG53 VFZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,704 mi
Last recorded90,704 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VFZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,704 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,136 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 86,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,503 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,670 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,282 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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DG53 VFZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG53 VFZ, 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 VFZ?

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What year was DG53 VFZ registered?

DG53 VFZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is DG53 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 VFZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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