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VK53 WLP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,028 mi
Last recorded103,028 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WLP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,028 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,014 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,052 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 94,038 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,019 miles

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

Nearside 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)

offside rear coil spring pigtail fractured,coil spring sitting securely

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,684 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,000 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 WLP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

VK53 WLP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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