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FH03 MJU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

238,614 mi
Last recorded238,614 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 MJU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 238,614 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wipers juddering

o/s f door mirror slightly lose

Pass 6 Jul 2011 235,019 miles

BLUE SMOKE ON ACCLECTION

FRONT DISCS WEARING

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 231,503 miles

both front discs wearing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 231,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front discs wearing

both rear discs pitting started

Pass 6 Jul 2009 208,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 186,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 163,780 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 163,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 138,873 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 138,860 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 119,913 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,936 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 75,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 75,152 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 75,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FH03 MJU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH03 MJU, 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 FH03 MJU registered?

FH03 MJU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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