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HJ03 WXL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 WXL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 69,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,649 miles

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2017 66,865 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shallow cracks in tread of offside rear tyre.

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,176 miles

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

Covers fitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,863 miles

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

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 19 May 2011 48,668 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2010 44,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 39,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,428 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 30,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,781 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 WXL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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