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VK53 FSN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,124 mi
Last recorded76,124 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FSN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,124 miles

rust on brake disc edges

Fail 25 Apr 2015 76,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rust on brake disc edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,582 miles

front wish bone bushes starting to split

near side front anti roll bar link cover splitting

rear exhaust deterioating

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,621 miles

off side track rod end on pass limit advise to change

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,401 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,356 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 55,356 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,840 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wall split

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,539 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 FSN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FSN, 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 VK53 FSN registered?

VK53 FSN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 FSN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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