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VK53 WLA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,715 mi
Last recorded107,715 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WLA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,715 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 107,711 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,300 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,899 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 15 May 2012 79,780 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 11 May 2012 79,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 63,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 42,845 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,745 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,277 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 WLA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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