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MV03 NHU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,687 mi
Last recorded184,687 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 NHU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 184,687 miles

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

clutch padel rubber missing

rear back box outter skin corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 184,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch padel rubber missing

rear back box outter skin corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 176,921 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 161,085 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 161,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 156,896 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 156,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 149,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 149,108 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 140,063 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 140,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 132,121 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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MV03 NHU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NHU, 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 MV03 NHU registered?

MV03 NHU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is MV03 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 NHU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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