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VN03 LHC

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,721 mi
Last recorded107,721 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LHC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 107,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 105,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,298 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 100,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements covered black tape (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,487 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 97,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,705 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 94,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,162 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective outer lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearings slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish ,small cracks

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearings slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearings slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish ,small cracks

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearings slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,661 miles

Nearside Front upper shock mount slight roughness

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale display starting to drterioate

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,716 miles

slight roughness to nearside upper suspension strut bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,052 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,309 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,522 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,610 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,099 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,102 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 55,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,338 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 53,338 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,280 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2006 46,280 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LHC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 VN03 LHC, 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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VN03 LHC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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