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EY03 VZH

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,599 mi
Last recorded123,599 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 VZH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,599 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 123,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,195 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 118,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,456 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,751 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

rear seat base insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

rear seat base insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,744 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 67,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,489 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,261 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long handbrake travel

Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,261 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,213 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,687 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 17,478 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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EY03 VZH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY03 VZH, 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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EY03 VZH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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