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VK03 UCM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,871 mi
Last recorded94,871 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UCM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,871 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,174 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 83,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,035 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 75,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,953 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,409 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 UCM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VK03 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

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

Is VK03 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 UCM shows 7 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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