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MM03 UHN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,002 mi
Last recorded158,002 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 UHN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 158,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear back box/ exhaust silencer deteriorated

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 157,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake weak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear back box/ exhaust silencer deteriorated

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 150,859 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 150,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 147,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 145,283 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 143,170 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 143,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 137,005 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,772 miles

(3.3A.1a)The brake pedal actuating linkage/clevis pin is noisy in operation indicating that wear is present,which cannot be examined due to protective covers fitted

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

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe is corroding

(3.6G.2)The instrument display LCD indicates that a brake fault is present

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 34%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,044 miles

(1.3.1b)The nearside rear Fog lamp does not illuminate when required

(1.8B.2)The nearside front headlamp horizontal image is set at the lower 2.0% limit with the beam aim control set at position zero.The headlamp adjuster is also missing

(2.2D.1)The steering mechanism is rough in operation when the steering is turned lock to lock,indicating that the steering is ready for renewal

(2.2d.1)Amendments to the wording.The steering mechanism is ready for service,with reference to the nearside front and offside front top strut mountings.

(2.5B.1c)The offside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) are slightly worn

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal mechanical linkages are noisy in operation when the service brake is depressed repeatedly indicating that they are worn

(3.6B.1)The brake pipe across the floor panel at the rear over the tank has a support clip missing/not used.

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipes at the front have surface corrosion present

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

NOTES TAKEN AT THE TIME OF RETEST

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 116,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

(1.3.1b)The nearside rear Fog lamp does not illuminate when required

(1.8B.2)The nearside front headlamp horizontal image is set at the lower 2.0% limit with the beam aim control set at position zero.The headlamp adjuster is also missing

(2.2D.1)The steering mechanism is rough in operation when the steering is turned lock to lock,indicating that the steering is ready for renewal

(2.5B.1c)The offside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) are slightly worn

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal mechanical linkages are noisy in operation when the service brake is depressed repeatedly indicating that they are worn

(3.6B.1)The brake pipe across the floor panel at the rear over the tank has a support clip missing/not used.

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipes at the front have surface corrosion present

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 105,529 miles

(1.8B.2)The nearside headlamp horizontal alignment is set at the higher 0.5% limit

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering track rod end ball joint is slightly worn

(2.2D.1)The steering mechanism has slight roughness present when turned lock to lock

(2.3.1)The power steering fluid level cannot be seen (None transparent reservoir)

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

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

(3.1.6b)The park brake lever working travel is in excessive of the vehicle manufacturer recommended adjustments

(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes have a support mounting that is damaged and not supporting the pipe

(3.6B.1)The offside rear brake pipe has one supportive mounting missing

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear (at front section)brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose ferrule at the suspension strut mounting has corrosion forming

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.70mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.37mm

(6.3.1d)The front number plate at the top margin area is dirty in appearance

(7.4B.4)The exhaust tail pipe emits blue smoke at cruse speed not dense enough to obscure other drivers view of the road at the time of test

(8.1.2b)The offside door mirror does provide adequate view but cannot be remotely adjusted in all directions

(8.3.1e)Stickers secured to the drivers view of the road should not be fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

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

The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 105,529 miles

(1.8B.2)The nearside headlamp horizontal alignment is set at the higher 0.5% limit

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering track rod end ball joint is slightly worn

(2.2D.1)The steering mechanism has slight roughness present when turned lock to lock

(2.3.1)The power steering fluid level cannot be seen (None transparent reservoir)

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

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

(3.1.6b)The park brake lever working travel is in excessive of the vehicle manufacturer recommended adjustments

(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes have a support mounting that is damaged and not supporting the pipe

(3.6B.1)The offside rear brake pipe has one supportive mounting missing

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear (at front section)brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose ferrule at the suspension strut mounting has corrosion forming

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.70mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.37mm

(6.3.1d)The front number plate at the top margin area is dirty in appearance

(7.4B.4)The exhaust tail pipe emits blue smoke at cruse speed not dense enough to obscure other drivers view of the road at the time of test

(8.1.2b)The offside door mirror does provide adequate view but cannot be remotely adjusted in all directions

(8.3.1e)Stickers secured to the drivers view of the road should not be fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,751 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 94,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,138 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 84,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,966 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 72,966 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,640 miles

(2.2D.1e)The steering mechanism when operated has roughness present when turned lock to lock,which indicates that a repair service is due

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear in the fulcrum

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1A)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting on the ends

Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,640 miles

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

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

(2.2D.1e)The steering mechanism when operated has roughness present when turned lock to lock,which indicates that a repair service is due

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear in the fulcrum

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1A)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting on the ends

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,662 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,284 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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MM03 UHN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MM03 UHN, 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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MM03 UHN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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