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HY03 NSK

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,410 mi
Last recorded114,410 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 NSK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,410 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlight aim beam pattern weak.

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 114,410 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight aim beam pattern weak.

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 102,149 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

front discs worn and lipped

front pads low

Fail 1 Oct 2018 102,149 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

front discs worn and lipped

front pads low

nails in both rear tyres and wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,242 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 90,060 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,750 miles

Indicator switch weak on right hand turn

Nail in tyre Both rear tyres have nails in ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,826 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

Indicator switch weak on right hand side

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,184 miles

Indicator switch weak on holding position on right hand side

Nearside rear brake has slight binding

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,968 miles

Indicator switch weak on holding position on right hand side

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,750 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,514 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,513 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 40,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,971 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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HY03 NSK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY03 NSK, 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 HY03 NSK registered?

HY03 NSK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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