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HD03 PMV

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,167 mi
Last recorded133,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 PMV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 133,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn smooth on tread edges. no cords exposed

both headlamps deteriorated. beam images poor

engine oil level low

parking brake effort low. 17%

Pass 9 Jun 2016 120,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

covers in engine bay and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jun 2016 120,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

covers in engine bay and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,932 miles

n/s/f top mounting rough lock to lock

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,676 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 101,675 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,049 miles

Oil leak

Auto gearbox has poor drive capability

Engine noisy

Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,049 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Auto gearbox has poor drive capability

Engine noisy

Oil leak

Vehicle smells of oil fumes in car

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,676 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,586 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,290 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake near to end of reserve travel

Pass 21 May 2007 37,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,035 miles

windscreen washers poor

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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HD03 PMV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD03 PMV, 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 HD03 PMV registered?

HD03 PMV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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