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VN03 DWE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,496 mi
Last recorded114,496 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 DWE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,482 miles

Front both front anti roll bar linksslight play in ball joints

Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,946 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,731 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 99,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 97,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,098 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 92,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,566 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 89,566 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,118 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,517 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 54,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 43,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,033 miles

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

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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VN03 DWE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VN03 DWE, 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 VN03 DWE registered?

VN03 DWE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 DWE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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