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HF03 JXM

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,437 mi
Last recorded97,437 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 JXM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,437 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

surface rust to rear end of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2022 97,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

surface rust to rear end of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriortaed

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

chain link holding rear exhaust up

Fail 2 Aug 2019 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury strip (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

chain link holding rear exhaust up

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,546 miles

damage to n/s/f

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,085 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Jul 2016 68,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

both front and n/s/r tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f door check strap worn

rear exhaust silencer has corrosion

rear exhaust silencer held up with chain

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,021 miles

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pad appears to be wearing low

slight uneven application to rear brakes

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,023 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pad appears to be wearing low

slight uneven application to rear brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,352 miles

ADVISE CHECK REAR BRAKE PADS - SUSPECT LOW

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,146 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear brake disc scored - o/s rear brake disc pitted ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 34,831 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACE REAR BRAKE DISCS -BOTH PITTED AND SCORED

Fail 9 Jul 2009 28,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,790 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,692 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,252 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 12,189 miles

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

all front and rear discs slightly rusty

poss tracking required n/s/f tyre worn low outside edge

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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HF03 JXM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HF03 JXM, 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 HF03 JXM registered?

HF03 JXM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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