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VF03 ZHY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,405 mi
Last recorded159,405 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZHY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 159,405 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 159,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 154,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 154,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 151,558 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 147,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 145,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 145,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 141,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 141,842 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 134,883 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 127,322 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 127,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,780 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,600 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,454 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,542 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 40,542 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2007 31,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,829 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 21,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZHY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VF03 ZHY, 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 VF03 ZHY registered?

VF03 ZHY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is VF03 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 ZHY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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