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VK03 UBH

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,607 mi
Last recorded108,607 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UBH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,607 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

near side and off side under sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,496 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,359 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,123 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play inner steering arms

rear suspension areas corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,059 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front tyre low on edges

off side front upper McPherson strut bearings stiff under lock to lock

play inner steering arms

rear parking brake met the legal requirements it would appear it needs adjustment/repair

under sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 96,836 miles

slight play inner steering arms

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,132 miles

front brake pads low

front suspension arm bushes have play

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

front suspension arm bushes have play

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,217 miles

front brake pads low

off side lower engine mount deteriorated

play inner steering arms

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,027 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,615 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 55,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,706 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 May 2006 25,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 UBH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH registered?

VK03 UBH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 UBH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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