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FH03 VZL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,877 mi
Last recorded35,877 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 35,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 34,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 May 2014 34,640 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 32,987 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 30,113 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 30,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 27,449 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2010 24,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside steering rack boot damp. Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2010 24,994 miles

Nearside steering rack boot damp. Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 20,972 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 20,972 miles

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 29 May 2008 16,898 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 12,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,313 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 VZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZL, 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 FH03 VZL registered?

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

Is FH03 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 VZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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