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FH03 VZP

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,236 mi
Last recorded104,236 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VZP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 104,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 96,722 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all lights going dim (4.1.4 (b))

rear suspension components all corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,313 miles

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

Nearside side repeater going dim

Pass 10 Sep 2022 83,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,133 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,659 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack up from n/s windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 headlights are need of removing outer hazing its starting to affect aim patterns

Fail 7 Aug 2020 70,659 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack up from n/s windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 headlights are need of removing outer hazing its starting to affect aim patterns

Pass 20 Apr 2019 62,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,720 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,488 miles

Head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 42,937 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2013 40,044 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 38,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 35,601 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2010 88,610 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,184 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 May 2006 18,539 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 VZP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

Is FH03 VZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 VZP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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