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RJ53 VKM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 VKM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 99,609 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,814 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front headlamp lenses slightly deterioated

n/s handbrake lazy

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber slightly split

front undertray slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,891 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber slightly split

front undertray slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,875 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly split

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,858 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 72,818 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 57,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,741 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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RJ53 VKM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ53 VKM, 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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RJ53 VKM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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