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HJ03 WXN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,708 mi
Last recorded129,708 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 WXN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 129,708 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 129,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 122,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,859 miles

Back box outer skin condition deteriorating

Brake pedal rubber condition deteriorating

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,766 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

nsf and nsr tyres scrubbed on outer edges

rub line around cicumference of osf tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2013 109,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

nsf and nsr tyres scrubbed on outer edges

rub line around cicumference of osf tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2012 101,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,100 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 86,635 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 75,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 62,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,451 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 42,768 miles

FRONT BELLY PAN FITTED.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,768 miles

FRONT BELLY PAN FITTED.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 30,646 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 WXN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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