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CX03 VBB

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 VBB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,042 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not structual.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 131,073 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 122,908 miles

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2022 122,873 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 119,090 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

attention to n/s handbrake.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,767 miles

handbrake adjustment.

rear exhaust very soon.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,118 miles

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

handbrake travel.

Fail 4 Jan 2019 109,041 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 101,648 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,110 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,090 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 46,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,295 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,692 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 39,684 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

the abs sensor wire is rubbing against the front driveshaft, and possible abs fault soon .

Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,663 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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CX03 VBB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX03 VBB, 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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CX03 VBB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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