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HJ03 AYK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,110 mi
Last recorded93,110 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 AYK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

pipe missing from breather system

Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

pipe missing from breather system

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,066 miles

Nearside Rear small cut in sidewall no cords showing

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 87,904 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 87,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 84,612 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 84,612 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 80,898 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,279 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 71,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,843 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low on ouside edge. n/s tyre on limit

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,942 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,583 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,243 miles

ALL 4 TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,561 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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HJ03 AYK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ03 AYK, 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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HJ03 AYK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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