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OU53 VBT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,982 mi
Last recorded155,982 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VBT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 155,982 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 142,113 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer treads

nearside handbrake reading low

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 29 Jan 2013 142,109 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer treads

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2012 128,822 miles

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

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

center exhaust rubber split, system still secure

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

major engine oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

vehicle underside wet when tested

Fail 24 Jan 2012 128,810 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

center exhaust rubber split, system still secure

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

major engine oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

vehicle underside wet when tested

Pass 19 Jan 2011 115,539 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 115,539 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,217 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 21 Jan 2010 101,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,375 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 88,375 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 64,871 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 64,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight free play in o/s/f roadwheel

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 VBT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU53 VBT, 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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OU53 VBT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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