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HK03 UNX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,552 mi
Last recorded104,552 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 UNX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 104,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,848 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog light tell tale light in dash just visible

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise lower engine mounting bracket corroded

advise nearside front top strut slight noise when turning lock to lock

advise nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 79,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy on lock to lock check

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mount bracket corroded / holed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy on lock to lock check

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mount bracket corroded / holed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 71,157 miles

Rear engine mounting bracket slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,294 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 69,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,550 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,910 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 57,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,145 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge / perished / low at 3mm

Fail 20 Jun 2017 54,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge / perished / low at 3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,169 miles

Antiroll bar drop link boots perishing slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2015 48,231 miles

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

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,231 miles

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,462 miles

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 30 May 2012 39,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,312 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,242 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 19,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UNX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK03 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

HK03 UNX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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