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VN03 OZC

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,483 mi
Last recorded114,483 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 OZC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 114,483 miles

headlights require attention

offside front indicator slightly discolored

spring missing from offside rear caliper

Pass 12 Dec 2018 113,308 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 113,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 103,948 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 103,947 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,952 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 83,240 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,543 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 80,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 77,155 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2013 77,147 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2012 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 72,653 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 67,455 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 60,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 54,169 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,721 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)

Pass 16 May 2007 32,997 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,597 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 18,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 OZC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZC, 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 OZC registered?

VN03 OZC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 OZC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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