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HK03 XFP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,170 mi
Last recorded71,170 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,170 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight oil leaks from gearbox

Fail 13 Dec 2016 71,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight oil leaks from gearbox

Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,218 miles

parking brake travel is long

rear brake pads are worn thin

Fail 25 Nov 2014 61,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

parking brake travel is long

rear brake pads are worn thin

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,050 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

parking brake lever travel long

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and close to reaching ply

Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and close to reaching ply

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,131 miles

all anti roll bar gaitors deterioated

front brake pads are worn thin

o/s/r tyre is worn low

Fail 21 Nov 2012 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all anti roll bar gaitors deterioated

front brake pads are worn thin

o/s/r tyre is worn low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,184 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn low to legal limits

rear tyres low and worn on edges

lower engine mount is very badly worn and requires replacement

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,658 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,319 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,757 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,375 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 19,375 miles

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

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

Adjusted front headlamp aims

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to chech centre rear seat belt due to baby seat present

Unable to check passengerside rear seat belt due to baby seat present

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 XFP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK03 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

HK03 XFP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is HK03 XFP safe to buy?

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