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AD03 VCM

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,868 mi
Last recorded169,868 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VCM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 169,868 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 169,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 160,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 147,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 134,830 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre near limit and nail in tread

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 121,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,296 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,552 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape advise replacement

Pass 2 Sep 2009 82,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 60,296 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 59,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,433 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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AD03 VCM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD03 VCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 VCM registered?

AD03 VCM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is AD03 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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