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VO03 XGH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,101 mi
Last recorded120,101 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XGH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 120,101 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 110,995 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 110,995 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2014 105,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2014 105,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 99,380 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 94,088 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 94,088 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 87,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 78,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 67,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 58,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,225 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 36,072 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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VO03 XGH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VO03 XGH, 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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VO03 XGH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is VO03 XGH safe to buy?

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