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SF53 VPS

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

151,658 mi
Last recorded151,658 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 VPS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 151,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear sidelight and indicator dull

Oil leak, but not excessive From the turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 151,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sidelight and indicator dull

Oil leak, but not excessive From the turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 139,069 miles

Both sides rear sills surface corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in a thick grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak out of the end the steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 139,069 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear sills surface corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in a thick grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak out of the end the steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 122,899 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 122,899 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,432 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 108,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven 49% (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 24 Nov 2015 93,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 25 Nov 2014 77,856 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre in treads

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,856 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre in treads

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 67,552 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,356 miles

215/55R16W

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,356 miles

215/55R16W

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,611 miles

brake pipes greased, both front tyres starting to cut out on edges, rear no. plate slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,710 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 27,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,954 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,882 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 21,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,625 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 18,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 15,479 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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SF53 VPS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SF53 VPS, 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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SF53 VPS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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