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VE52 MXJ

2003 Rover 75

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,821 mi
Last recorded134,821 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 MXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 134,821 miles

tempers fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 May 2020 134,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tempers fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 132,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 191,999 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 128,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

tempery fuel fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 128,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tempery fuel fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 125,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 125,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 121,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper split on edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

steering glove fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 119,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,221 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 114,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 114,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,119 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 111,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 106,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering glove fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2011 106,366 miles

steering glove fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 103,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,969 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,355 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 98,297 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 94,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 MXJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MXJ, 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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VE52 MXJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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