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VK03 WDU

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,898 mi
Last recorded94,898 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 WDU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 94,898 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake discs corroded

exhaust deteriorated

rear top shocker mounts have play

Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake discs corroded

exhaust deteriorated

rear top shocker mounts have play

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,380 miles

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

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

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

slight travel from parking brake leaver

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,890 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,316 miles

travel on handbrake †rear tyres worn on outer edges †front brake pads getting low †front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,916 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 WDU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WDU, 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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What year was VK03 WDU registered?

VK03 WDU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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