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HN03 MHX

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

251,245 mi
Last recorded251,245 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 MHX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 251,245 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 251,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pad wearing warning light illuminated

Rear exhaust and braket deteriorated

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

Some washer jets blocked

Split brake pedal anti-slip rubber

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

Pass 24 May 2016 234,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Split brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Fail 23 May 2016 234,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust front heat shield insecured.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing deteriorated (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Split brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Pass 12 Jun 2015 221,474 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside hand brake effort low

offside front mirror cover missing

radiator leaking

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2015 221,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside hand brake effort low

radiator leaking

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2014 204,979 miles

nearside rear tyre tread very low on inner edge and should be replaced.

noise from offside and nearside steering/front suspension requires further investigation:- possibly top suspension mounts/bearings.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 204,979 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread very low on inner edge and should be replaced.

noise from offside and nearside steering/front suspension requires further investigation:- possibly top suspension mounts/bearings.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 184,633 miles

noise from front suspension/steering:- recommend further investigation.

offside door mirror damaged.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 184,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from front suspension/steering:- recommend further investigation.

offside door mirror damaged.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 158,999 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 158,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 131,420 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 131,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 117,940 miles

n.s sill damaged

n.s.f suspension out of alignment

Fail 14 Jun 2010 117,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n.s sill damaged

n.s.f suspension out of alignment

Pass 12 Jun 2009 107,006 miles

"knock" from offside and nearside front coil springs.

nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 92,816 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 92,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,862 miles

damage to offside front door/wing should be attended to.

grille missing.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 73,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to offside front wing/door needs attention.

grille missing.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,154 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 50,980 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 MHX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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