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HV03 CXU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,163 mi
Last recorded193,163 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 CXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 193,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension upper bearing/ mounting noise when turning

Offside Front Upper suspension upper bearing/mounting noise when turning

Fail 18 Apr 2017 193,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper suspension upper bearing/ mounting noise when turning

Offside Front Upper suspension upper bearing/mounting noise when turning

Pass 15 Mar 2016 182,483 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 173,234 miles

near side and off side suspesion topes making a noise

Fail 2 Apr 2015 173,234 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

near side and off side suspesion topes making a noise

Fail 25 Apr 2014 162,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 162,747 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 153,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adjusted hand brake runing out of travel

Pass 24 Apr 2013 153,033 miles

adjusted hand brake runing out of travel

Pass 25 Apr 2012 143,798 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 143,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 130,520 miles

Both rear brake discs getting corroded .

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 130,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear brake discs getting corroded .

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 115,433 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 115,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 103,658 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 88,789 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,696 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 57,592 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 57,592 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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HV03 CXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV03 CXU, 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 HV03 CXU registered?

HV03 CXU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is HV03 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 CXU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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