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VK53 RZD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,298 mi
Last recorded110,298 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 RZD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 110,298 miles

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-65X15T) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES BUT NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

HAND BRAKE READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT VERY DIM.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS SMALL HOLE IN IT,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy REAR EXHAUST BOX NOISY. (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SUPENSION SPRING ARMS HEAVILY RUSTING. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE INSPECTION ON DASH.

VARIOUS UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE.

Fail 20 Apr 2026 110,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS RUSTED THROUGH. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR INNER SILLS RUSTED THROUGH NEXT TO SUSPENSION FIXING AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & MATAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

HAND BRAKE READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

Nearside Front NSF NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SHOWING DIM.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE,NOT EXXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 106,493 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES HEAVILY DETERIORATING.

BOTH OUTER SILL RUSTING.

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING BUT NOT SIGNIFICANTLY.

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTING & DETERIORATING.

HAND BRAKE LEVER READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS RUSTING. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRING ARMS HEAVILY RUSTING. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 106,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH. (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES HEAVILY DETERIORATING.

BOTH OUTER SILL RUSTING.

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING BUT NOT SIGNIFICANTLY.

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTING & DETERIORATING.

HAND BRAKE LEVER READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS RUSTING. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRING ARMS HEAVILY RUSTING. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,643 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORROING.

FRONT/CENTRE UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE & INSECURE.

HAND BRAKE LEVER READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTING AWAY.

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES TO BODY FIXING HAVE PLAY & ARE DETERIORATING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 99,642 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH. (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORROING.

FRONT/CENTRE UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE & INSECURE.

HAND BRAKE LEVER READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTING AWAY.

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES TO BODY FIXING HAVE PLAY & ARE DETERIORATING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,631 miles

Offside Front OSF BUMPER DAMAGED.

Rear REAR EXHAUST & SUPPORT BRACKET RUSTING AWAY.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 94,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ADVISE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front OSF BUMPER DAMAGED.

Rear REAR EXHAUST & SUPPORT BRACKET RUSTING AWAY.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,947 miles

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,536 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 24 Feb 2020 87,981 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,307 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,136 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly tight in lock to lock

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,135 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly tight in lock to lock

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,793 miles

exhaust back box loose in its support

Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,793 miles

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

exhaust back box loose in its support

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,667 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,704 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,099 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,974 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,900 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 68,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,858 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 RZD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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