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DU03 OHG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,091 mi
Last recorded178,091 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OHG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 178,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 171,769 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edges

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 171,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edges

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 163,959 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 163,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 158,155 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded and partially insecure

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Oct 2014 158,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

emissions test unable to be carried out due to machine malfunction during test.

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded and partially insecure

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

offside front tyre fouling wires in wheelarch

Pass 7 Oct 2013 152,201 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 146,554 miles

n/s/f strut top bearing starting to seize

o/s/f strut top bearing starting to seize

Fail 16 Oct 2012 146,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

n/s/f strut top bearing starting to seize

o/s/f strut top bearing starting to seize

Pass 21 Oct 2011 141,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 135,740 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 135,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 123,856 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

front and rear braking discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Aug 2008 114,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 114,821 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 103,010 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 103,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,147 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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DU03 OHG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DU03 OHG, 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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DU03 OHG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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