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MK03 EGJ

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,545 mi
Last recorded140,545 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 EGJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 140,545 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 140,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 136,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 129,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 117,589 miles

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

abs light followed correct sequence but illuminated when driving for brake test

Pass 17 May 2010

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 May 2009 95,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,364 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 57,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,249 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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MK03 EGJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK03 EGJ, 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 MK03 EGJ registered?

MK03 EGJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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