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VK03 UDV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,997 mi
Last recorded93,997 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UDV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,997 miles

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

dent in rear bumper

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 91,514 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,843 miles

Both Rear Tyres - Tread Worn Very Thin On Inner Edges

Rear Exhaust Corroded & The Outer Skin Coming Away

Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres - Tread Worn Very Thin On Inner Edges

Rear Exhaust Corroded & The Outer Skin Coming Away

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,923 miles

Battery insecure.

Handbrake travel high. Recommend check/adjustment.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,919 miles

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

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

Battery insecure.

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

Handbrake travel high. Recommend check/adjustment.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,647 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,449 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 UDV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UDV, 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 UDV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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