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HS03 EFG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,234 mi
Last recorded113,234 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EFG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 113,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 108,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 103,765 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,914 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,632 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,745 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2015 72,689 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,779 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,831 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,541 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,128 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,636 miles

offside and nearside front step tread tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2010 55,636 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front step tread tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,013 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 51,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,112 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,485 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 23,139 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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HS03 EFG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HS03 EFG, 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 HS03 EFG registered?

HS03 EFG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is HS03 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 EFG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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