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OU53 VAF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,022 mi
Last recorded78,022 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VAF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,189 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on at dash

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,146 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,635 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,736 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,582 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,540 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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OU53 VAF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU53 VAF, 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 OU53 VAF registered?

OU53 VAF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is OU53 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 VAF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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