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VK03 UCX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,443 mi
Last recorded118,443 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UCX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 118,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,624 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,827 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 109,841 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 109,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,580 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,533 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 94,533 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,831 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,107 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,431 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,583 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 UCX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

VK03 UCX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 UCX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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