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VCZ 2183

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,171 mi
Last recorded113,171 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 2183
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 113,171 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

oil low

slight play in top column

Fail 5 Oct 2011 113,171 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre low on edges

oil low

slight play in top column

Pass 11 Oct 2010 101,204 miles

p/s pump damp

play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,453 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 91,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,516 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 76,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 65,942 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 65,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VCZ 2183 is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VCZ 2183, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCZ 2183 registered?

VCZ 2183 is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VCZ 2183 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 2183 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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