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VE53 FTO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,843 mi
Last recorded154,843 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FTO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 154,843 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2015 154,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2014 148,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 148,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking inside tread

Pass 2 Sep 2013 139,246 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 139,242 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 120,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,222 miles

both offside rear brake pipes running along underside floor pan are corroded

nearside rear brake pipe to flexible hose along side fuel tank is corroded

offside front wiper blade starting to split

offside rear and nearside rear lower suspension arm rear butterfly mount bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

parking brake lever is showing signs of travel with little reserve travel remaining

Fail 2 Sep 2010 105,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

both offside rear brake pipes running along underside floor pan are corroded

nearside rear brake pipe to flexible hose along side fuel tank is corroded

offside front wiper blade starting to split

offside rear and nearside rear lower suspension arm rear butterfly mount bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

parking brake lever is showing signs of travel with little reserve travel remaining

Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,696 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,793 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 73,793 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 72,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 72,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,296 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 52,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in nearside trackrod end

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 FTO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VE53 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

VE53 FTO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is VE53 FTO safe to buy?

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