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OE53 VWM

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,009 mi
Last recorded193,009 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VWM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 193,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2021 193,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 185,704 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2019 178,123 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 170,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 165,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 165,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 150,060 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Headlamp patterns poor

Smoke emissions high, just made limits

Some corrosion to both rear inner sill floor areas

Fail 17 May 2016 150,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Headlamp patterns poor

Smoke emissions high, just made limits

Some corrosion to both rear inner sill floor areas

Pass 9 May 2015 134,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 120,498 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 120,498 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 106,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 106,859 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 92,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 77,479 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)

Pass 12 May 2010 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

odometer display faulty

Pass 14 May 2009 36,563 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,108 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,310 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,272 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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OE53 VWM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OE53 VWM, 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 OE53 VWM registered?

OE53 VWM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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