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CE03 HSG

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,669 mi
Last recorded172,669 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HSG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 172,669 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 172,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front -back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 165,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front strut top bearings rough

Pass 7 Jun 2013 161,818 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 161,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 150,798 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 140,201 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 140,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 125,420 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 101,513 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 88,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 HSG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSG, 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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CE03 HSG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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