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DE03 WHT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,895 mi
Last recorded77,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 WHT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,194 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brakes slight unbalance.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brakes slight unbalance.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,269 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

slight condensation in both headlamp units

slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 7 Jun 2017 65,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

slight condensation in both headlamp units

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,707 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,979 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge....o/s rear brake only using small area of brake disc....n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion....slight play both steering rack axial joints....n/s door mirro glass slightly loose

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,979 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge....o/s rear brake only using small area of brake disc....n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion....slight play both steering rack axial joints....n/s door mirro glass slightly loose

Pass 28 May 2014 48,775 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 48,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,711 miles

exhaust back box in ternals breaking up (rattling and booming) slight play o/s steering rack axial joint

Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,711 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in ternals breaking up (rattling and booming) slight play o/s steering rack axial joint

Pass 24 May 2011 26,123 miles

o/s rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 20,585 miles

o/s rear shocker seeping oil slightly. o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.(cleaned and greased)

Fail 21 May 2010 20,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear shocker seeping oil slightly. o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.(cleaned and greased)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,238 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 11,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished/cracked.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,129 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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DE03 WHT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE03 WHT, 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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DE03 WHT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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