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EX53 VHM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VHM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,529 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion rear suspension

towbar ball hitch missing at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion rear suspension

towbar ball hitch missing at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,752 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

long travel in handbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,611 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,763 miles

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 8 Sep 2008 54,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,542 miles

Handbrake lever has very little reserve travel left.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,200 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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EX53 VHM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EX53 VHM, 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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What year was EX53 VHM registered?

EX53 VHM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 VHM 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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