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VN53 DFA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DFA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 136,719 miles

Airbag lamp on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 136,719 miles

Airbag lamp on

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 127,014 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 127,014 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,647 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 99,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 83,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 66,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,250 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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VN53 DFA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DFA, 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 VN53 DFA registered?

VN53 DFA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is VN53 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 DFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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