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MK53 VCV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,806 mi
Last recorded126,806 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VCV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear {both pipes where clamped to body} (1.1.11 (c))

Engine undertray insecure but unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To union on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To union on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 126,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear {both pipes where clamped to body} (1.1.11 (c))

Engine undertray insecure but unlikely to become detached

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To union on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To union on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,136 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 104,428 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 104,409 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,805 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 78,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slightly uneven application to front brakes

Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slightly uneven application to front brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,171 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 58,171 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 49,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,775 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,707 miles

creaking feeling on brake pedal when applied

Fail 25 Aug 2006 40,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

creaking feeling on brake pedal when applied

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 VCV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VCV, 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 MK53 VCV registered?

MK53 VCV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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