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FH03 VCK

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,555 mi
Last recorded77,555 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VCK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 77,555 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

engine cover and under tray fitted

near side rear tyre bald outside edge

Fail 19 Nov 2015 77,533 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres bald on edges

engine cover and under tray fitted

near side rear tyre bald outside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,363 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 51,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,252 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,692 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,641 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 41,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 35,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise inpection of handbrake shoes as offside performance reading is higher than nearside.

Fail 4 May 2006 35,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise inpection of handbrake shoes as offside performance reading is higher than nearside.

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 VCK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH03 VCK, 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 FH03 VCK registered?

FH03 VCK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FH03 VCK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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