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OU53 VCY

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,533 mi
Last recorded92,533 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VCY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 92,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 999,999 miles

mileage reading obviously incorrect

Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S REARMOST BUSHES DETERIORATED [TEARING] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-to-rear brake pipes corroded at support clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-to-rear brake pipes corroded at support clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn at outer edge

rear silencer body deteriorated but not leaking gases

Fail 8 Dec 2017 73,510 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S REARMOST BUSHES DETERIORATED [TEARING] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-to-rear brake pipes corroded at support clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-to-rear brake pipes corroded at support clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn at outer edge

rear silencer body deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front link gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,019 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 62,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,779 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 55,778 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,551 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 49,551 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,200 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,992 miles

Both rear brake disc's have scoring on

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,160 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,711 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,561 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,188 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 VCY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

OU53 VCY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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