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VK52 AHU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,049 mi
Last recorded135,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 AHU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 135,049 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 134,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 133,316 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,091 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 131,091 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 129,652 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 129,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 128,815 miles

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

exhaust corrosion.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 128,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 127,127 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 125,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 125,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 122,123 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 111,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 111,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 102,156 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 84,840 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VK52 AHU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK52 AHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK52 AHU registered?

VK52 AHU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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