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HJ03 VWA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,727 mi
Last recorded102,727 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VWA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 102,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 21 Apr 2026 102,722 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached Lamp unit insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 100,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 91,886 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside covered in rust proof, including all brake pipes/hoses

Fail 25 May 2021 91,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside covered in rust proof, including all brake pipes/hoses

Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside covered in rust proof

Pass 1 May 2019 87,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased/covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,675 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,732 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,133 miles

Slight roughness in nearside and offside front strut top bearings.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,356 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,010 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 3 May 2006 23,181 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 VWA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VWA, 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 HJ03 VWA registered?

HJ03 VWA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ03 VWA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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