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VE03 XYL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,220 mi
Last recorded104,220 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 XYL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,220 miles

Central seatbelt catch not working.(rear)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,993 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2015 87,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,687 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 75,959 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,890 miles

exhaust rear silencer very corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 64,135 miles

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken.Pipe still secure.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some brake pipe flexi hose ferrules beginning to corrode.

Fail 19 May 2011 64,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken.Pipe still secure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some brake pipe flexi hose ferrules beginning to corrode.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,185 miles

Nearside rear shocker top mounting rubber deteriorated but secure.

Fail 28 May 2010 55,955 miles

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

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

Nearside rear shocker top mounting rubber deteriorated but secure.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,269 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 47,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,223 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,501 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 XYL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

VE03 XYL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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