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OU53 VLB

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

205,490 mi
Last recorded205,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 205,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 191,402 miles

Rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2015 184,965 miles

n.s.f tyre close to wear limit indictors wearing outer edge

o.s.f tyre wearing close to wear indictor.

rear exhaust outer skin corrorded.

under tray insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2015 184,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n.s.f tyre close to wear limit indictors wearing outer edge

o.s.f tyre wearing close to wear indictor.

rear exhaust outer skin corrorded.

under tray insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2014 167,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

top strut mounts noisy

Pass 23 Oct 2013 150,355 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear anti-roll bar very rusty

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 132,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front suspension strut tops noisy

nearside parking brake performance indicates adjustment / maintenance is needed.

rear bumper slightly cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 122,929 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in osf inner rack joint.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,439 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 83,859 miles

slight noise in front top strut mounts.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,967 miles

both front brake discs lipped/pads wearing low,

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

both front tyres low pressure.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,880 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

acceptable play in steering rack, handbrake travel high.

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 VLB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

OU53 VLB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is OU53 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 VLB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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