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VK03 JVF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,056 mi
Last recorded127,056 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JVF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 127,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,332 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 116,868 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 116,868 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 112,877 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,270 miles

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly leaking grease

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 105,270 miles

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly leaking grease

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,424 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 103,115 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 62,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all metal brake pipes coated in grease

o/s/f brake pad wear indicator damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2011 53,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,399 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,718 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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VK03 JVF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VK03 JVF, 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 VK03 JVF registered?

VK03 JVF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is VK03 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 JVF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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