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VE53 VLX

2003 Rover 75

Multi-colour Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,672 mi
Last recorded121,672 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VLX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 121,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 121,671 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,359 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,726 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 118,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 116,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,858 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,107 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,794 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 91,785 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,736 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,607 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 77,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,659 miles

wipers not working on fast speed n/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,113 miles

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

wipers not working on fast speed

Fail 24 Nov 2009 63,113 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

wipers not working on fast speed

Fail 18 Nov 2008 54,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,222 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,493 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 35,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ns front tyre worn on outer

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 VLX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Multi-colour with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

VE53 VLX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is VE53 VLX safe to buy?

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