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FE03 VSL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

213,912 mi
Last recorded213,912 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VSL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 213,912 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 213,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 212,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 201,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 189,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 178,375 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 165,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 155,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 143,028 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 132,852 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 122,431 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 112,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,479 miles

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

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

tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 27 Feb 2010 102,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 94,670 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 81,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,374 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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FE03 VSL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FE03 VSL, 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 FE03 VSL registered?

FE03 VSL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is FE03 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 VSL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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