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FH03 VZE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,851 mi
Last recorded120,851 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 120,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 120,849 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 113,814 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 113,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 107,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 107,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 100,267 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 100,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 93,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 85,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 77,400 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 66,277 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 54,307 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 45,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 45,784 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 29,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,663 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 VZE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

FH03 VZE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is FH03 VZE safe to buy?

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