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ML03 XXW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,861 mi
Last recorded60,861 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XXW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2014 60,861 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,320 miles

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm (rear)bush is splitting but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination

(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes have a support/securing device missing

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present/greased over at the time of examination

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion present/greased over at the time of examination

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present/greased over at the time of examination

(8.1.2b)The offside door mirror remote not able to adjust the mirror,although adequate view to the rear is available

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

(1.2.1d)The offside rear stop lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower (rear) suspension arm bush is splitting but not resulting in excessive movement at the time of examination

(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes along their lengths have one securing device missing

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present along the length

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion present along the length

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present along the length

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present,deep but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply,however the wall is weakend and should ideally have a new tyre fitted

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the outer side of the central band is worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.88mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.54mm

(8.1.2b)The offside door mirror remote device is not able to adjust the mirror,although an adequate view to the rear is available

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,195 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,989 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 54,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four brake discs pitted

locking wheel nuts rounded off

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,017 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 48,016 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 38,333 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 31,139 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 26,888 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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ML03 XXW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ML03 XXW, 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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ML03 XXW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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