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HN03 ETU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,169 mi
Last recorded111,169 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 ETU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 111,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 111,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,679 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 95,903 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 94,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav cradle ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 4mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2017 94,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav cradle ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 4mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 92,398 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users unable to open bonnet to check (6.1.B.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 83,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Apr 2013 77,238 miles

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)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

nearside front tyre in poor condition

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2012 72,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front tyre outer shoulder has wear

oil leak

rear brakes release unevenly

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,096 miles

nearside front tyre outer shoulder has wear

oil leak

rear brakes release unevenly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,219 miles

emissions smokey

not all washer jets working

Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,219 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions smokey

not all washer jets working

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,150 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,150 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

h/brake travell long.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 51,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,931 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,924 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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HN03 ETU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN03 ETU, 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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HN03 ETU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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