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DF03 EEH

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,815 mi
Last recorded153,815 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EEH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 153,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 136,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 121,661 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 121,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,686 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2013 107,557 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,340 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,547 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 62,547 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,391 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 53,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,742 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,057 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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DF03 EEH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF03 EEH, 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 DF03 EEH registered?

DF03 EEH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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