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VE53 FVK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FVK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 999,999 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front levelling device been repaired

n/s/r tyre worn on outter egde

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 999,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

handbrake long travel

o/s/r seat back slight movement

Fail 4 Oct 2014 999,999 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

handbrake long travel

o/s/r seat back slight movement

Pass 11 Nov 2013 999,999 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

high travel on hand brake

n/s/f top mount rough when turned

Fail 31 Oct 2013 999,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

n/s/f top mount rough when turned

Pass 24 Oct 2012 999,999 miles

both rear brake pipes at tank end corroded and offside front outer brake pie corroded

both rear tyres 3/3+mm low on outer

mileage fault

steering rack starting to leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 999,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

steering rack starting to leak

both rear brake pipes at tank end corroded and offside front outer brake pie corroded

both rear tyres 3/3+mm low on outer

mileage fault

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,425 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 51,946 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag light on

body damaged

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre on4 mm worn on the edge

offside front head light self leveling adjuster broken

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,946 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

air bag light on

body damaged

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre on4 mm worn on the edge

offside front head light self leveling adjuster broken

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 20 Nov 2009 46,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

body damage

head light self levaling system arm broken

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,424 miles

air bag light on

body damage

head light self levaling system arm broken

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,481 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 39,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,821 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 FVK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VE53 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

VE53 FVK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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