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HD03 URM

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,120 mi
Last recorded152,120 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 URM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 152,120 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 152,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2013 138,550 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 138,548 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 126,806 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 120,547 miles

slight creaking noise at brake servo unit when pressurised. no splits or fractures apparent at servo mounting and brake pedal area at time of test but we do advise attention a.s.a.p

Pass 14 Apr 2010 112,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 106,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 98,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 92,211 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 92,211 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 91,819 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 91,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 3 Aug 2006 91,087 miles

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

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 URM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD03 URM, 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 URM registered?

HD03 URM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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