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FH03 VBP

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,661 mi
Last recorded155,661 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VBP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,661 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 152,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 149,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 146,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 141,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 140,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP AREA (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 140,837 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting rubbers insecure (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear top suspension arm / lower spring mounting hold and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box hold and corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter hose / clip corroded and insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front tyre worn bald outer edge small cracks inner tread band recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner sill corroded at rear (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front tyre worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s inner sill corroded at rear (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension components corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 136,438 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,377 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

various pipes and hose ferrules corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,819 miles

exhaust weak and corroded

various pipes and hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 105,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,442 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 98,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,114 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,791 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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FH03 VBP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH03 VBP, 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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FH03 VBP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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