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VN03 VFE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,279 mi
Last recorded181,279 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 VFE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 181,279 miles

front sub frame corroded

outer sills corroded

rear number plate

underbody showing corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2018 181,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 170,096 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 170,096 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 159,539 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 159,539 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 147,619 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 147,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 140,167 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,400 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 130,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 121,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 121,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,112 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 112,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 99,599 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 99,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 80,702 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,740 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 54,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,722 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 31,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,915 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 26,915 miles

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

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 VFE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

VN03 VFE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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