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HJ03 BDU

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,303 mi
Last recorded73,303 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 BDU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 73,303 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2018 73,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2017 70,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 69,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 68,049 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in some of the plastic clips

nearside fron tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 15 May 2014 67,780 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 May 2014 67,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 May 2013 63,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,988 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 60,976 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2011 56,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,484 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 37,343 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2009 37,343 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 30,039 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 29,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine tray insecure n/s

Pass 16 May 2007 26,096 miles

abs wiring o/s/f damaged

pedal rubber worn

small cut o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 20,858 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split

brake peddle rubber starting to split

nearside front and rear tyres warn outer edges

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 BDU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ03 BDU, 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 BDU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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