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MM03 UHX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 UHX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides front brake pipes to flexi and nearside front to rear section greased and cannot be properly inspected

both sides front shocker bearings noisy

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 102,480 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front brake pipes to flexi and nearside front to rear section greased and cannot be properly inspected

both sides front shocker bearings noisy

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,042 miles

Both front strut top mount bearings stiff.

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2013 91,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front strut top mount bearings stiff.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,966 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front tyre worn on edge

rear number plate

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,663 miles

advise as per sheet number 100801108287

Fail 19 Jul 2008 44,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,707 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 UHX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM03 UHX, 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 UHX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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