MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
exhaust system heavily corroded
undertray fitted
both front tyres worn on inner and outer treads
nearside handbrake reading low
slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe
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
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
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE
brake pedal rubber worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was OU53 VBT registered?
OU53 VBT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is OU53 VBT safe to buy?
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