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HG03 PYL

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,606 mi
Last recorded94,606 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 PYL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion allway underneath the vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2017 92,948 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,706 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both head lamps starting too fade (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,706 miles

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both head lamps starting too fade (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,348 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 75,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,320 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Water leak from heat exchanger in the middle of the engine.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,364 miles

EML light on dash

hand brake lever cover insecure

very poor patterns to headlights

Fail 14 Jun 2013 63,364 miles

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

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

EML light on dash

hand brake lever cover insecure

offside wiper blade split & deteriated

very poor patterns to headlights

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,711 miles

eml light on

rear box rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2012 57,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light on

rear box rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,606 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,506 miles

Park brake lever grip loose

Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Check engine (EML) light on

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

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

Park brake lever grip loose

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,325 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,325 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,215 miles

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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HG03 PYL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG03 PYL, 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 HG03 PYL registered?

HG03 PYL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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