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VN53 GYJ

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,475 mi
Last recorded148,475 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 GYJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2017 148,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is worn around outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is bald around outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes.borderline (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2016 142,575 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox insecure (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking all over underside of engine bay (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes.borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 130,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,328 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 119,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,709 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,709 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,752 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 83,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,754 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 74,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,362 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,077 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,665 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,387 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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 GYJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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