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VN03 LJL

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,634 mi
Last recorded71,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LJL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,331 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 63,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,598 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 50,598 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2010 45,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,487 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,959 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 32,957 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,345 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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VN03 LJL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VN03 LJL, 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 VN03 LJL registered?

VN03 LJL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 LJL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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