CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN52 YEL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,554 mi
Last recorded150,554 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 149,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 147,111 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 143,601 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 143,601 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 128,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 121,126 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 120,667 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber, top mounting bushs worn.

nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 120,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

both rear shock absorber, top mounting bushs worn.

nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre badly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 120,111 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 118,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 117,986 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 116,263 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 115,079 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn inner edge

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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN52 YEL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YEL, 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

How do I check the history of VN52 YEL?

You can check the full history of VN52 YEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN52 YEL registered?

VN52 YEL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is VN52 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN52 YEL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN52 YEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN52 YEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.