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MK03 TMU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,679 mi
Last recorded121,679 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 121,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 121,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,657 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,496 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,216 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 101,216 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,919 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,529 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 TMU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

MK03 TMU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is MK03 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 TMU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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