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MD03 MXP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,589 mi
Last recorded128,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 MXP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 128,589 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2016 124,062 miles

Exhaust system corroded, slight corrosion both front halfs front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 118,805 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking in tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,490 miles

Exhaust backbox rubbers worn

Offside front strut top creaking

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Slight play in front rack ends

Fail 9 Jun 2014 113,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust backbox rubbers worn

Offside front strut top creaking

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Slight play in front rack ends

Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,938 miles

Both brakepipes to front flexis corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 109,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both brakepipes to front flexis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,881 miles

the offside front strut top bearing is starting to sieze up

Fail 6 Jun 2012 105,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

the offside front strut top bearing is starting to sieze up

Pass 31 May 2011 101,658 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 94,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,124 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,278 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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MD03 MXP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD03 MXP, 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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MD03 MXP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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