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HJ03 VPD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,760 mi
Last recorded132,760 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VPD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 132,760 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 132,760 miles

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 123,963 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 119,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 113,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 113,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside rear tyres have slightly worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 98,266 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 98,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,200 miles

hadbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Jun 2010 90,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hadbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,505 miles

o/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 31 May 2008 62,629 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 47,190 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,086 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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HJ03 VPD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ03 VPD, 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 HJ03 VPD registered?

HJ03 VPD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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