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VE03 NRY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

229,757 mi
Last recorded229,757 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 NRY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 229,757 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 193,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 193,128 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 143,555 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 143,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 99,541 miles

jacking bump stop missing on nearside and offside

rear brake discs surface rusted

Fail 11 May 2011 99,541 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

jacking bump stop missing on nearside and offside

rear brake discs surface rusted

Pass 8 May 2010 87,512 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 May 2010 87,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 May 2009 77,081 miles

engine under tray fitted

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished and starting to split

Pass 13 May 2008 71,630 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 71,630 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 May 2007 68,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 62,024 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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VE03 NRY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VE03 NRY, 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 VE03 NRY registered?

VE03 NRY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is VE03 NRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 NRY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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