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RJ53 VKU

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 VKU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,028 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,808 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,958 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Fail 10 Aug 2015 91,958 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,723 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 79,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,953 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 75,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,454 miles

nearsise rear tyre on 3mm

slight roughness in front strut top bearings

Fail 17 Aug 2009 69,453 miles

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

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

nearsise rear tyre on 3mm

slight roughness in front strut top bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,257 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)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,332 miles

hand brake travel is slightly high (adjustment)

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 VKU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ53 VKU, 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 RJ53 VKU registered?

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

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