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AD03 VDV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,504 mi
Last recorded174,504 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VDV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 174,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 173,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield insecure and fouling on underside (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer edges more than 1/3 of tyre tread surface (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads and starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side front wing / bumper damaged

Pass 29 May 2015 164,603 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 164,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 164,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 156,262 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 156,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 151,242 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 150,930 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 140,462 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 124,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 81,920 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 81,920 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 65,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 65,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,092 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 VDV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AD03 VDV, 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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AD03 VDV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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