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VN53 MYM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

243,915 mi
Last recorded243,915 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 MYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 243,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

heavy wear to inner shoulder/side wall of tyre tyre has been run at low pressure

Pass 27 Jul 2020 236,423 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

play noted to nsf and osf anti roll bar links

play noted to steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2019 230,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion noted to osf and main brake pipe

Fail 6 Aug 2019 230,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion noted to osf and main brake pipe

Fail 9 Jul 2019 230,123 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring fowling drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2018 221,138 miles

Central brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 212,298 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

very small amount of excessive corrosion noted to nsr suspension arm

Fail 12 Jul 2017 212,298 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure nsr and osr (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

very small amount of excessive corrosion noted to nsr suspension arm

Pass 22 Jul 2016 203,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 188,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 174,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 162,907 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 162,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 151,621 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 136,335 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 135,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 121,612 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 104,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 88,537 miles

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

front both mchpherson strut upper bearings slighty rough

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2008 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front both mchpherson strut upper bearings slighty rough

Pass 5 Nov 2007 85,282 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 65,808 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 MYM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

VN53 MYM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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