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VN53 RCU

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,808 mi
Last recorded120,808 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 RCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 120,808 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner and outer bushes on upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 119,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, upper and lower arm, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of sill at jacking point within 30cm of trailing arm mount, has been weld repaired but is starting to corrode again (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 110,471 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes not tested due to leak at offside rear over fuel tank (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose as it passes fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexi hose as it passes fuel tankis very corroded and is leaking above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses in wheel arches ARE CORRODED !! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of sill at jacking point within 30cm of trailing arm mount, has been weld repaired but is starting to corrode again (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that meets flexi hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that pass fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,981 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,888 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,802 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 83,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,405 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,167 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,167 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,786 miles

advise rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,420 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 49,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,988 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,152 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 27,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,439 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 RCU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

VN53 RCU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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