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MK53 VGJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,002 mi
Last recorded89,002 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres poor

Fail 15 Oct 2014 89,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f and both rear tyres poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,051 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded.

front and rear suspension bushes worn.

n/s/f shocker top mounting poor.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,479 miles

slight wear in suspension bushes, brake pipes getting rusty,bodywork damage...

Fail 5 Oct 2011 83,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear in suspension bushes, brake pipes getting rusty,bodywork damage...

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 79,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

tracking

Fail 20 Oct 2009 79,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

tracking

Fail 10 Oct 2008 77,098 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 77,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,625 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,465 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)

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 VGJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

MK53 VGJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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