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VO03 XJG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,996 mi
Last recorded187,996 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XJG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 187,996 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2016 168,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 152,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 143,456 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

offside mirror held on with glue/tape

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 17 Mar 2014 143,453 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs heavily worn

offside mirror held on with glue/tape

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,468 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

play in both wishbone bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,701 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 118,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,547 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,703 miles

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

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 XJG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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