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HN03 OLU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,335 mi
Last recorded168,335 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 OLU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 168,335 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 163,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 160,728 miles

advise to check o/s n/s hand brake at next service

Fail 27 Feb 2016 160,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread (leaking and repairable) and perished

oil leak from turbo

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Jul 2010 128,540 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 128,454 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 120,602 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 120,602 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,031 miles

hand brake slightly high

stone chip in front screen

Pass 20 Jun 2007 80,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,022 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 55,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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HN03 OLU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN03 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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