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CE03 HRZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,503 mi
Last recorded49,503 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HRZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2023 49,503 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking pint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 41,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,393 miles

All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,217 miles

both front wiper blades starting to tear

o/s front tyre cut on sidewall but not to inner ply

Fail 18 Jul 2013 31,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades starting to tear

o/s front tyre cut on sidewall but not to inner ply

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,096 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,302 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 26,302 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 23,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,077 miles

cut on wall of osf tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,205 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 10,205 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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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CE03 HRZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE03 HRZ, 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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What year was CE03 HRZ registered?

CE03 HRZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is CE03 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 HRZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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