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VK03 UBM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,037 mi
Last recorded126,037 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,037 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 125,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,278 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 109,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,672 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,855 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,551 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 54,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,826 miles

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

n/s mid section has repair with body filler but no corrosion evident

Pass 14 May 2009 17,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,700 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 UBM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK03 UBM, 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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VK03 UBM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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