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NY03 VPW

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,506 mi
Last recorded103,506 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 VPW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,506 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 103,506 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault bad connection repaired (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,971 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 101,971 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements reset travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 101,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2022 99,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 97,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,446 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to inspect all metal brake pipes due to covered in grease

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,300 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 91,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear , front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 891,251 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear , front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear , front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,219 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 87,069 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,431 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 85,428 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,620 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Jul 2012 82,582 miles

exhaust emmisions would not registor on analyser

Fail 18 Jul 2012 82,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust emmisions would not registor on analyser

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,210 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 66,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,616 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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NY03 VPW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY03 VPW, 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 NY03 VPW registered?

NY03 VPW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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