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MJ03 TFY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,525 mi
Last recorded134,525 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 TFY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 134,525 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 134,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 125,983 miles

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

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

no rear wiper blade fitted exhaust heat sheilds detatched in areas

Fail 25 Jan 2013 125,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

no rear wiper blade fitted exhaust heat sheilds detatched in areas

Fail 19 Jan 2012 113,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 113,779 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 105,196 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 105,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 95,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 86,832 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 72,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,815 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,008 miles

All 4 discs slightly scored and pitted

F/N/S tyre outer sidewall has 2 small areas of rubber gouged out

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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MJ03 TFY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MJ03 TFY, 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 MJ03 TFY registered?

MJ03 TFY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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