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MK03 JXG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 JXG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,015 miles

Mascot fitted to bumper

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and perishing within treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch corroided at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and perishing within treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Mascot fitted to bumper

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and perishing within treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch corroided at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and perishing within treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,240 miles

Back box tatty

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens going milky (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Boot damp (2.3.3b)

No air bag light

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens going milky (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rover mascot fitted to bumper

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,221 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Back box tatty

Brake wear light on orange

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens going milky (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Boot damp (2.3.3b)

No air bag light

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens going milky (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rover mascot fitted to bumper

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,237 miles

Front Heat light glasses starting to faid

Mascot fitted to bumper

Nearside Front ABS wire routing poor in wheel arch

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Boot is damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower on effort only just passed (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Not lighting on start up (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,517 miles

advise on head light aims

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,571 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f head light aims

Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,571 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f head light aims

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,921 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre is worn on the outside edge.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise N/S/F Tyre is worn on the outside edge.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,478 miles

Advise Airbag light does not illuminate.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 68,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,306 miles

Advise Main brake pipe is slightly corroded in clips.

Advise O/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise Main brake pipe is slightly corroded in clips.

Advise O/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,406 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the outside edge and is only just above the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise air bag light on.

Advise both front headlamp aims are just acceptable.

Advise heavy cracking to O/S/R Tyre but is not showing the ply-chords.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,406 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the outside edge and is only just above the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise air bag light on.

Advise both front headlamp aims are just acceptable.

Advise heavy cracking to O/S/R Tyre but is not showing the ply-chords.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,573 miles

Advise Handbrake lever is slightly high.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise Handbrake lever is slightly high.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,059 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,607 miles

advise engine fault

Fail 7 Mar 2008 59,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

advise engine fault

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,688 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 JXG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MK03 JXG, 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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MK03 JXG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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