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MJ03 UEU

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,871 mi
Last recorded221,871 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 UEU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 221,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 221,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 221,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 216,845 miles

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 8 Oct 2015 216,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.27 mm - 195/65VR15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 16 Oct 2014 208,558 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2014 208,554 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 201,043 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 201,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 188,604 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2012 188,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 177,151 miles

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 177,151 miles

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

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 159,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 135,483 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 135,481 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 116,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 116,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 90,687 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge and low 2mm

nearside rear upper side light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2006 90,687 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge and low 2mm

nearside rear upper side light not working

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 UEU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

MJ03 UEU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is MJ03 UEU safe to buy?

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