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HS03 EUT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

162,999 mi
Last recorded162,999 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EUT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 162,999 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE AND ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 162,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HEAVY CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE AND ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 158,550 miles

oil leak, corrosion underside, exhaust weak

Fail 31 Mar 2021 158,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak, corrosion underside, exhaust weak

Pass 24 Mar 2020 154,678 miles

Front Headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 23 Mar 2020 154,677 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp beam pattern weak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 147,975 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp dipped beam pattern weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 147,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp dipped beam pattern weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 140,830 miles

Front Headlamp beam pattern weak.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 140,828 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp beam pattern weak.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 135,040 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 128,168 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 128,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,412 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 120,399 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 114,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,582 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

tyres low

wiper ends split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,779 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 102,774 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,879 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 84,871 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,543 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 71,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 71,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front disc's corroded and worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear shock damp

rear disc's corroded on pad surface

Pass 31 May 2006 665,639 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 665,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 EUT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HS03 EUT, 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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HS03 EUT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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