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EHZ 7277

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,546 mi
Last recorded144,546 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 7277
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 144,546 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

N/S & O/S REAR JACKING POINTS HAS TRACES OF FILLER

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 136,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 130,914 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 130,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 127,148 miles

Advise brake pipes throughout need cleaning and greasing to keep in good condition.

Advise waxoil on sills chassi fuel pipe floor pannels, cross members.

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,194 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protcet it

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 4 Mar 2009 118,244 miles

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

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

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 3 Mar 2009 118,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 6 Mar 2008 113,371 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 113,371 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EHZ 7277 is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EHZ 7277, 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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EHZ 7277 is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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