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HJ03 WXY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,084 mi
Last recorded105,084 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 WXY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 105,084 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken fracture at bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on prescribed areas and coponents

Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,708 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replacement recommended.....215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 100,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around fuel tank as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replacement recommended.....215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust catching on under side of vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2017 95,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust catching on under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,454 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,454 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing bottom wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,104 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 88,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 80,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,464 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,823 miles

bonnet release lever in the front grill missing

osr brake pipe corroded, needed rust proofing

rear exhaust heavily corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,053 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 68,956 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,176 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,631 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 47,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,817 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 WXY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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