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VE03 XET

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,320 mi
Last recorded107,320 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,243 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 100,210 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,809 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,970 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 36,605 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,529 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 XET 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 78.6%.

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 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 XET, 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 VE03 XET registered?

VE03 XET is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is VE03 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 XET shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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