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VE53 FVF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,933 mi
Last recorded228,933 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FVF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 228,933 miles

Both rear wishbones coroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 228,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear wishbones coroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 219,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 219,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 208,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2014 208,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 189,480 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 189,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 156,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 156,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 130,003 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 98,486 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 98,478 miles

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

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

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at front unions

Noise on brake pedal when pressed requires investigation

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,394 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 82,384 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 82,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,751 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,751 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE FRONT N/S B/DISC CORRODED INNER FACE

ADVISE TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,479 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 58,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,747 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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VE53 FVF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

VE53 FVF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is VE53 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 FVF shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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