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CV03 XHZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,499 mi
Last recorded177,499 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 177,499 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 171,465 miles

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 29 May 2015 165,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2014 162,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 157,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box missing but noise levels are not much higher than if it had a box fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 141,707 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on oute sidewall

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2012 140,894 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on oute sidewall

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2011 116,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 89,023 miles

Brake pedal rubber split at edge

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre soft

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some slight corrosion to underside at rear

Fail 19 May 2010 89,022 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber split at edge

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre soft

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some slight corrosion to underside at rear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,434 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,294 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 XHZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV03 XHZ, 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 XHZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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