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VE52 MWP

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

224,526 mi
Last recorded224,526 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 MWP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 224,526 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 224,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 222,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 222,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 220,055 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 220,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 217,475 miles

Nearside Front drop link boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 1 Oct 2018 217,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front drop link boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 21 Sep 2017 209,114 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 197,604 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 197,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 188,440 miles

child seat fitted

fuel tank strap insecure

slight pas leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 174,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirement - 16%

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Jan 2015 173,993 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2014 158,683 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 6 Jan 2014 158,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2013 143,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the tread but within requirements.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 128,677 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 128,677 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 114,373 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 114,367 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 100,840 miles

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)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 86,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,013 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 49,802 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,780 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 MWP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

VE52 MWP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is VE52 MWP safe to buy?

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