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CV03 HLE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,849 mi
Last recorded163,849 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HLE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 163,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 163,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill 5hrs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 162,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 156,495 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 156,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 148,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 148,275 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 132,789 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 132,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,711 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

steering lock deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2017 109,193 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

steering lock deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,321 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,250 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,642 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2014 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,777 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,645 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,215 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,086 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,852 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,541 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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CV03 HLE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV03 HLE, 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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CV03 HLE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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