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VN53 DFZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DFZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,014 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 58,147 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,489 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 56,484 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,488 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,071 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,991 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,574 miles

Unable to see some testable items due to large under tray and under bonnet plastic covers

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,343 miles

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

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,012 miles

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

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 DFZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DFZ, 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 VN53 DFZ registered?

VN53 DFZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is VN53 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 DFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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