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MK53 VDN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,164 mi
Last recorded129,164 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 126,395 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 126,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 123,898 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 123,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 117,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 105,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,311 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 76,108 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 69,054 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 69,054 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,316 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,315 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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MK53 VDN 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 81%.

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 MK53 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

MK53 VDN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MK53 VDN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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