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MT03 XRN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 XRN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 84,011 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor corrosion on O/S/R of floor pan

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,565 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,231 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 80,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 80,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s [rear] (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s [front arm to body] (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on suspension components

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,192 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,799 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm [rear] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s [outer] (3.5.1i)

corrosion on suspension components

item removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 57,799 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm [rear] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s [outer] (3.5.1i)

corrosion on suspension components

item removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion on suspension components

fuel tank straps rusty

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 6 Oct 2014 55,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion on suspension components

fuel tank straps rusty

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear exhaust

could not see inner rear brake pads to fully inspect

n/s/r & o/s/r parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,047 miles

brake wear indictor on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,514 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosion stsrting on front brake pipes

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 1.6mm on outer tread

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,268 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 37,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,318 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,318 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,396 miles

engine undertray fitted unable to examine properly

front tyres worn down to 2mm

rear tyres worn unevenly

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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MT03 XRN 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 65.4%.

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 MT03 XRN, 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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MT03 XRN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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