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VE03 UNB

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 UNB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine under tray insecure prs

Fail 28 Jun 2023 78,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine under tray insecure prs

Pass 6 Jul 2022 75,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 75,954 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,882 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

hand brake lever high

Pass 13 Jun 2020 70,008 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,411 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,217 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 59,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 52,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,088 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,569 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Mar 2015 34,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,291 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

airbag lamp on

Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

airbag lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,877 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,139 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,608 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 21,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,382 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,859 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)

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 UNB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UNB, 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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VE03 UNB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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