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HJ03 WXP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,431 mi
Last recorded122,431 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 122,431 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil underside of car

os head light lense getting cloudy

rear exhast box deteriorating but not leaking

Fail 8 May 2013 122,349 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil underside of car

os head light lense getting cloudy

rear exhast box deteriorating but not leaking

Pass 9 May 2012 113,738 miles

Centre/rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

PAS pump damp and PAS very noisy in operation

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

Rear brake discs heavily pitted/surface corrosion

Rear exhaust in very poor condition and slightly insecure due to perished rubber hangers

Fail 26 Apr 2012 113,694 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Centre/rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

PAS pump damp and PAS very noisy in operation

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

Rear brake discs heavily pitted/surface corrosion

Rear exhaust in very poor condition and slightly insecure due to perished rubber hangers

Pass 7 Apr 2011 104,059 miles

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

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

rear disc worn rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2011 104,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear disc worn rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,948 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 95,948 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,600 miles

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

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

hand brake lever grip slightly loose

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

slight play in steering coloumn

Fail 29 Apr 2008 62,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake close to end of travel

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,805 miles

handbrake close to end of travel

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,448 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 WXP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

HJ03 WXP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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