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VN03 LHT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

248,241 mi
Last recorded248,241 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LHT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 248,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 243,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 238,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 232,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 224,704 miles

Corrosion to offside inner sill

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fast pass emissions 0.63 unable to print

slight leak from back box

Pass 16 Sep 2020 220,021 miles

corrosion to outer sills at rear

Pass 27 Sep 2019 207,969 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2018 194,096 miles

corrosion osr sill

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2017 183,780 miles

chip on screen

nsf tyre worn outer

nsr tyre worn outer

Pass 2 Sep 2016 176,037 miles

chip on screen

Pass 11 Sep 2015 168,342 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 157,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 146,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chip to screen zone 'A'

condition of exhaust back box

wear to both front tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2012 133,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased/painted

chipto screen zone'A'

Pass 27 Sep 2011 123,257 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight knock on o/s front suspension area(no obvious fault found)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 112,306 miles

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

play in offside steering rack

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Sep 2010 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

play in offside steering rack

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2009 102,059 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,432 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 92,432 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,602 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 81,602 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F tyre has only 2mm of tread depth

Pass 29 Sep 2006 73,017 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 73,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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 LHT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

VN03 LHT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is VN03 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 LHT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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