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VA52 NMO

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,683 mi
Last recorded121,683 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 NMO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2017 121,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Harness insecure and rubbing through insulation (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box leaking. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,427 miles

Rear disks pitted

rear back box

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,872 miles

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,624 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,237 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 80,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,955 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 66,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,156 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,864 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,590 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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VA52 NMO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold 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 VA52 NMO, 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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VA52 NMO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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