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VK53 EBA

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,453 mi
Last recorded102,453 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 EBA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 102,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,474 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 88,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,136 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,134 miles

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

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

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

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

battery positive terminal insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,177 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,788 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,538 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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VK53 EBA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK53 EBA, 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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VK53 EBA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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