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MD03 VUN

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,919 mi
Last recorded167,919 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 VUN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 167,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 167,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 163,510 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 163,486 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 154,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 15 May 2014 146,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded / rear exhaust

Fail 13 May 2014 146,294 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded / rear exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2013 127,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2013 127,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,796 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 105,575 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,253 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,253 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,740 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,439 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,135 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 34,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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MD03 VUN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MD03 VUN, 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 MD03 VUN registered?

MD03 VUN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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