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MT03 XRV

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,059 mi
Last recorded52,059 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 XRV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 52,059 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 52,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes various areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,220 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 50,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,863 miles

both sides front brake pipes at flexis and o/s rear brake pipe at side of fuel tank corroded strong advise

n/s front tyre badly damaged on inner tread edge strong advise

o/s front wishbone rear bush badly worn strong advise

Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,871 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 39,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,633 miles

Advise handbrake locked out but 33 % imbalance

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

advise o/s/r and n/s/f tyre side wall has cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2013 29,302 miles

advise nearside front tyre deteriorating

advise offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2012 23,568 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracking to tyre wall

offside front tyre has cracking to tyre wall

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,883 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,582 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,077 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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MT03 XRV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MT03 XRV, 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 MT03 XRV registered?

MT03 XRV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is MT03 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 XRV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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