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MW03 XHX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,885 mi
Last recorded191,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 XHX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 191,885 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 187,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 182,098 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 113,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 154,933 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 154,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 120,498 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 120,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 109,805 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 109,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 102,795 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,358 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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MW03 XHX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW03 XHX, 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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MW03 XHX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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