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Limited inspection of brake pipes (coated in underseal)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Limited inspection of brake pipes (coated in underseal)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear - limited inspection (coated in underseal) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear - limited inspection (coated in underseal) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Limited inspection of brake pipes due to coated in underseal
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Limited inspection of brake pipes due to coated in underseal
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Light corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
Limited inspection of brake pipes due to coated in underseal
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lens dull (4.1.2 (c))
Light corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
Limited inspection of brake pipes due to coated in underseal
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipes coated in underseal limited inspection
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Light corrosion to both rear inner sills
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipes coated in underseal limited inspection
Bulb failure lamp illuminated
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Light corrosion to both rear inner sills
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
light corrosion to offside rear outer sill
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
bulb failure lamp illuminated
light corrosion to offside rear outer sill
Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all four tyres cracked/perished
limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in underseal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all four tyres cracked/perished
limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in underseal
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
engine stabiliser bar bush slightly deteriorated
limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in underseal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
engine stabiliser bar bush slightly deteriorated
limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in underseal
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
engine stabiliser bar bush slightly deteriorated
limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in underseal
nearside rear fog lamp not working
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
engine stabiliser bar bush slightly deteriorated
limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in a protective underseal
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the outer edge
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on both edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense dull (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
engine stabiliser bar bush slightly deteriorated
limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in a protective underseal
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the outer edge
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on both edges
both rear brake disks have very slight pitting
brake pipes coated in a protective underseal (limited inspection)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
engine stabiliser bar bush slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake disks have very slight pitting
brake pipes coated in a protective underseal (limited inspection)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
engine stabiliser bar bush slightly perished
O/S/F bottom balljoint boot slightly perished
both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished
bottom engine mount slightly perished
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
O/S/F bottom balljoint boot slightly perished
both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished
bottom engine mount slightly perished
Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit in centre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit in centre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear of exhuast deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front and rear brake pads
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front and rear brake pads
Airbag light on dash
Brake pipes pitted slight corroded
Rear brake discs lipped
Rear sliencer/exhaust corroded
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MK53 VFP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VFP, 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 VFP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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