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VN53 RHJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,540 mi
Last recorded135,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 135,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all 3 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 131,648 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank mounting straps very corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 131,648 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank mounting straps very corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 128,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 123,108 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,685 miles

slight play in nearside trackrod end

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,154 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 104,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,754 miles

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,713 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,349 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 70,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,983 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 RHJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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