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MV03 NHL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 NHL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,611 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front steering arms play

Pass 24 Mar 2016 112,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 112,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,258 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 105,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 90,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 72,512 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,456 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,631 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,631 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,471 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,041 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,389 miles

front tyres low tread 2 to 3mm

Fail 24 Feb 2007 28,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres low tread 2 to 3mm

Fail 27 Feb 2006 21,799 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/S/R TYRE ONLY 2.5 M/M TREAD

Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,799 miles

O/S/R TYRE ONLY 2.5 M/M TREAD

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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MV03 NHL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MV03 NHL, 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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MV03 NHL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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