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VA53 JFV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,348 mi
Last recorded142,348 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 142,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,633 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 117,452 miles

Front pads getting low.

Front wishbone rear bushes getting worn.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Hanbraek travel getting lazy.

Rear discs getting worn.

Rear suspension arm front mounting bushes getting worn.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 117,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front pads getting low.

Front wishbone rear bushes getting worn.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Hanbraek travel getting lazy.

Rear discs getting worn.

Rear suspension arm front mounting bushes getting worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,900 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,883 miles

offside rear parking brake noisey when applied

Fail 1 Oct 2009 73,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear parking brake noisey when applied

Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

crack in N/S rear light lens

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,003 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,280 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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VA53 JFV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA53 JFV, 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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What year was VA53 JFV registered?

VA53 JFV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is VA53 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 JFV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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