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VN53 DDK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,099 mi
Last recorded164,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DDK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 164,099 miles

handbrake high

Fail 30 Jan 2012 164,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake high

Pass 1 Feb 2011 157,582 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 157,582 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 151,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 144,232 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 138,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 138,995 miles

drivers inside door handle broke but still working

Pass 30 May 2007 127,281 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 106,736 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 106,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VN53 DDK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN53 DDK, 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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VN53 DDK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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