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VF03 FJZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 FJZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,562 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,450 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 117,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 113,984 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 109,723 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 105,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 101,088 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES, AT FRONT O/S BECOMING CORRODED WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 92,847 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear service brake discs lipped and discoloured

front tyres show wear indicators

rear service brake disc pads half worn

Pass 19 Jul 2006 88,426 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 88,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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VF03 FJZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF03 FJZ, 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 VF03 FJZ registered?

VF03 FJZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is VF03 FJZ safe to buy?

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