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VK03 UDL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,591 mi
Last recorded145,591 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 145,591 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 145,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 130,488 miles

front registration plates deteriorating

slight water leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 130,488 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plates deteriorating

slight water leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,173 miles

all tyre treads begining to crack

all tyres wearing on both edges

rear brakes slightly binding

stonechip in windsrceen

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,842 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

one n/s and one o/s rear lights not working

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 67,582 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 UDL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

VK03 UDL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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