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VK53 RXY

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

296,309 mi
Last recorded296,309 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 RXY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 296,309 miles

Oil leaks

Unable to measure oil temp

Fail 13 Dec 2016 296,309 miles

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

Oil leaks

Unablt to measure oil temp, due to oil pouring out of dipstick

Fail 9 Dec 2016 296,309 miles

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing both rear (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leaks

Unablt to measure oil temp, due to oil pouring out of dipstick

Pass 3 Dec 2015 285,134 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 285,093 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 254,113 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 254,110 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 223,390 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jan 2013 223,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear handbrake noise suggests problems shortly

Pass 24 Jan 2012 190,217 miles

Adviise recommend tracking adjustment.

Advise front tyre tread depths on legal limit on inner edge,recommend replacement ASAP.

Advise suspect engine breathers blocked - when removing dipstick oil flows out of tube ?

Fail 21 Jan 2012 190,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Adviise recommend tracking adjustment.

Advise front tyre tread depths on legal limit on inner edge,recommend replacement ASAP.

Advise suspect engine breathers blocked - when removing dipstick oil flows out of tube ?

Pass 12 Jan 2011 166,991 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 166,991 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 158,564 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 151,028 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 138,406 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 138,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 107,209 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 RXY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

VK53 RXY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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