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VE52 FHB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,323 mi
Last recorded116,323 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 FHB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 116,323 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light staying on

slight pitting rear brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2011 116,323 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light staying on

slight pitting rear brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,572 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 97,455 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 97,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,866 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 85,866 miles

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

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

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)

engine light on

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,740 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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VE52 FHB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE52 FHB, 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 VE52 FHB registered?

VE52 FHB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is VE52 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 FHB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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