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EG03 HFW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,935 mi
Last recorded148,935 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HFW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 148,935 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 148,917 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 147,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 144,464 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 144,463 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 143,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 143,599 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 134,993 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2013 130,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 101,725 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,028 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,636 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,026 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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EG03 HFW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG03 HFW, 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 EG03 HFW registered?

EG03 HFW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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The MOT history for EG03 HFW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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