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VK53 RYF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 128,877 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 127,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion underside

exhaust back box corroder

Pass 12 May 2018 124,741 miles

corrosion to back box

corrosion underside

Pass 3 Jun 2017 120,065 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 5 May 2016 119,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 115,957 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2014 112,006 miles

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap rusty

rear silencer casing rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 112,006 miles

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap rusty

rear silencer casing rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 98,316 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2010 81,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,086 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,750 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 RYF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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