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MK03 TCU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,844 mi
Last recorded96,844 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 96,844 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 96,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,745 miles

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

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

coolant hose from T-piece in front of radiator perished but not worn through

Pass 30 Dec 2013 87,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 57,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,185 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,009 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 29,009 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack gaiter has slight oil leak on n/s

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 TCU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

MK03 TCU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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