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DF03 VUP

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,004 mi
Last recorded101,004 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VUP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 101,004 miles

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

dampness area of fuel tank possibly grease

high pitched noise from handbrake when applied on brake tester

Fail 14 May 2014 101,004 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

dampness area of fuel tank possibly grease

high pitched noise from handbrake when applied on brake tester

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.225/45r1791v runflat pirelli pzero

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,242 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 94,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 88,568 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 20 May 2011 82,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear indicators fading to white.

Pass 20 May 2009 69,353 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,887 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,554 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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DF03 VUP 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 83.3%.

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 DF03 VUP, 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 DF03 VUP registered?

DF03 VUP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is DF03 VUP safe to buy?

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