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VE52 HXX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,482 mi
Last recorded147,482 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 HXX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 147,482 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding but not blowing

Fail 15 Feb 2017 147,481 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroding but not blowing

Pass 8 Feb 2016 139,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 131,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 131,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 124,254 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 116,194 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 16,193 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 100,935 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,889 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 88,889 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,194 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,365 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,978 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 50,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,198 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 HXX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

VE52 HXX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is VE52 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 HXX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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