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NG52 VFJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,852 mi
Last recorded80,852 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 VFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 80,852 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,048 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,942 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 69,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 67,100 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 63,035 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 63,035 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 60,429 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 60,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2014 56,797 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 56,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 53,789 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 53,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,374 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,465 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,360 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 18,556 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 15,011 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NG52 VFJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NG52 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG52 VFJ registered?

NG52 VFJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is NG52 VFJ safe to buy?

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