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HK03 UNR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,332 mi
Last recorded160,332 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 UNR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 160,332 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2017 156,780 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 156,779 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective DRIVE BELT (2.3.6)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,941 miles

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2016 152,934 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 149,216 miles

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 144,726 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 144,726 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 139,000 miles

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

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

front tyres worn edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 133,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 133,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 125,958 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 117,681 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 111,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,494 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,304 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 91,304 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,327 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 75,327 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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HK03 UNR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HK03 UNR, 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 HK03 UNR registered?

HK03 UNR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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