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MK53 VBB

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,562 mi
Last recorded143,562 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VBB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 143,562 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lights have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded ( jacking point) next to trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 137,902 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 131,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,305 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 124,305 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 118,072 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 118,072 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,720 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 111,720 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 103,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,649 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 85,649 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,101 miles

brakeb pipes rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2016 73,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakeb pipes rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2015 64,962 miles

both front tyres wearing to outer edges

Fail 2 Apr 2015 64,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing to outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,043 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,748 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 46,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,611 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,135 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,800 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 20,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,033 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,840 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 17,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,177 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 15,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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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MK53 VBB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MK53 VBB, 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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MK53 VBB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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