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GL52 VJN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,663 mi
Last recorded98,663 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VJN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,663 miles

Advise all suspension members corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise all suspension members corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 92,182 miles

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

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

All tyres worn on limit outer edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,336 miles

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

Brake warning light on dash

Complete exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,816 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 82,802 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,322 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,394 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 65,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,736 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,736 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,745 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Corrosion to O/S/R disc

Fail 8 Nov 2007 50,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Corrosion to O/S/R disc

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 34,054 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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GL52 VJN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL52 VJN, 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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GL52 VJN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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