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VN03 VFG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

226,541 mi
Last recorded226,541 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 VFG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 226,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 199,942 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 199,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 181,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly knocking under load (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted around front arm mount (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

lenses deteriated giving a poor image

parking brake just met required limit , repair or adjustment may be required

Fail 6 Sep 2017 181,596 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted around front arm mount (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

lenses deteriated giving a poor image

Pass 20 Apr 2016 179,733 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 179,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 176,238 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 176,238 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 172,166 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 167,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 164,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 160,293 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 160,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 141,172 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 115,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,637 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 60,227 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 VFG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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