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RK03 VDF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,684 mi
Last recorded140,684 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 VDF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,684 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 140,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,993 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 133,989 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,587 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface corrosion to rear floors & outer sills

Fail 10 Apr 2017 127,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface corrosion to rear floors & outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,501 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,199 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,846 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both frontbrake discs worn

rubber mounting above rear silencer partially broken advise replacment

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 60,285 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

Fail 20 May 2008 60,285 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

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

Pass 22 May 2007 49,836 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 37,886 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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RK03 VDF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK03 VDF, 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 RK03 VDF registered?

RK03 VDF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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