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HS03 EVJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,040 mi
Last recorded103,040 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EVJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 103,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear Brakes (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,197 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 89,197 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pads appear low and rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,705 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,705 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,831 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,052 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 80,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,155 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,166 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 69,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,228 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,391 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)

dash warning brake fault

os door electric mirror inop left & right

Fail 4 Aug 2009 62,386 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dash warning brake fault

os door electric mirror inop left & right

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,259 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyres worn low on outer edge

hand brake travel excessive

ns front brake hose worn/chaffed

os dorr mirror inop left/right (broken)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 52,259 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on outer edge

hand brake travel excessive

ns front brake hose worn/chaffed

os dorr mirror inop left/right (broken)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,879 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 42,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,365 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 EVJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

HS03 EVJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is HS03 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 EVJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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