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MD03 HKG

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,820 mi
Last recorded143,820 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 HKG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,820 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rears ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear arms and sub frame corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2019 143,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rears ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear arms and sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 127,081 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 175,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 175,228 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 163,493 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE PADS NOT FULL CONTACT WITH DISC

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BRAKE PIPES,(on floor)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 152,703 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 152,703 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2014 141,618 miles

Corrosion rear of main steel brake pipes

Staining o/s rear shock absorber

Pass 4 Jul 2013 129,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 118,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 117,870 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 107,222 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2011 107,222 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,908 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 83,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,637 miles

HEAD LAMP AIM ADJUSTER MISSING

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC RUSTY

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,424 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 59,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,718 miles

O/S REAR TYRE TREAD LOW ON OUTER EDGE

RECOMEND ADJUST HANDBRAKE

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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MD03 HKG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black 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 MD03 HKG, 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 MD03 HKG registered?

MD03 HKG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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