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VN53 GZD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,755 mi
Last recorded83,755 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 83,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 13 May 2015 80,126 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 62,206 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 62,206 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 54,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,724 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,575 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,735 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,092 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 GZD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GZD, 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 GZD registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN53 GZD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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