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VN52 VSM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,756 mi
Last recorded126,756 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 VSM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 126,756 miles

Exhaust pipe heat shield slightly deformed

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 74,820 miles

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

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

O/S/R and N/S/F tyres worn to 2mm on edges. †Recommend early attention to tyres.

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

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

Slight amount of play noticed in steering rack, RH side

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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VN52 VSM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VN52 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN52 VSM registered?

VN52 VSM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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