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VE03 TFX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,451 mi
Last recorded88,451 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 TFX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,451 miles

Rear Lower Chassis covered in under sealin places

Fail 8 Oct 2025 88,451 miles

Rear Lower Chassis covered in under sealin places

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,824 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 80,483 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,316 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,421 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 58,458 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,278 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,857 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 37,777 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 36,950 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 35,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,992 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,594 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,059 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,680 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 20,931 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,379 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 16,379 miles

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

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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VE03 TFX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VE03 TFX, 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

How do I check the history of VE03 TFX?

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What year was VE03 TFX registered?

VE03 TFX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is VE03 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 TFX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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