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VK53 PCV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,774 mi
Last recorded141,774 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 PCV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 141,774 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 137,430 miles

Cuts in Osf inner tyre wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper rubbers split

Fail 12 Jun 2013 137,430 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Cuts in Osf inner tyre wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper rubbers split

Pass 2 Jul 2012 126,962 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

part of rear discs rusty

rear box rusty exhaust

Fail 2 Jul 2012 126,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

part of rear discs rusty

rear box rusty exhaust

Fail 27 Jun 2011 115,516 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 115,516 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 99,799 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door mirrow glass lose

o/s rear inner disc rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2010 99,799 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door mirrow glass lose

o/s rear inner disc rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,223 miles

front brakes some general wear

Fail 21 Jul 2009 88,223 miles

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

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

front brakes some general wear

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,025 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 73,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 57,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,709 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 PCV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VK53 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

VK53 PCV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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