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DX03 VXC

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,375 mi
Last recorded78,375 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 VXC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 78,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 78,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF AND NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken OSR AND NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,128 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 73,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No visible beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb blown (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,712 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 57,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,808 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 51,808 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,910 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 39,934 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 39,928 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 37,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,648 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 36,638 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 31,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,863 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,956 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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DX03 VXC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX03 VXC, 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 DX03 VXC registered?

DX03 VXC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is DX03 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 VXC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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