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MA03 VZM

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,854 mi
Last recorded95,854 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 VZM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 95,854 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 95,323 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 95,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,397 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,455 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,308 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 90,307 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,212 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,111 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 67,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 62,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,157 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2008 42,780 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,435 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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MA03 VZM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MA03 VZM, 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 MA03 VZM registered?

MA03 VZM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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