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HJ03 VPE

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,433 mi
Last recorded54,433 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VPE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,433 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,803 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low 3mm

offside front tyre tread worn low 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,265 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,807 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,807 miles

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

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

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

back box loosing outer skin

Fail 11 Jun 2008 26,454 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,943 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 18,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VPE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ03 VPE, 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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HJ03 VPE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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