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VF03 ZWV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,878 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

traction control light stays on

Fail 22 Nov 2013 59,878 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

traction control light stays on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

traction control light on

Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

traction control light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,704 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,325 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 43,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,886 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,794 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 19,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,786 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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VF03 ZWV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

VF03 ZWV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is VF03 ZWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 ZWV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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