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MK53 VFM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,721 mi
Last recorded119,721 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VFM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 119,720 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,702 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 105,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 100,035 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,825 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 37,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 87,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 81,555 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,199 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 VFM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

MK53 VFM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is MK53 VFM safe to buy?

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