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VE53 FTF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,684 mi
Last recorded144,684 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FTF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,684 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 122,716 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 114,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 114,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 110,581 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,392 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,392 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 93,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,091 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,235 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE CRACKED BUT NOT EXCEEDING LIMITS OR SHOWING CORD

Fail 6 Mar 2009 83,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F TYRE CRACKED BUT NOT EXCEEDING LIMITS OR SHOWING CORD

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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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VE53 FTF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE53 FTF, 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 VE53 FTF registered?

VE53 FTF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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