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NC03 EWU

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

175,435 mi
Last recorded175,435 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 EWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 175,435 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 175,420 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 31 Dec 2019 174,262 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2019 174,216 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2019 172,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

steering rack gaitors leaking oil

Fail 3 Jan 2019 172,971 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

steering rack gaitors leaking oil

Pass 12 Jan 2018 170,462 miles

creaky suspension

Fail 3 Jan 2018 170,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

creaky suspension

Pass 9 Jan 2017 167,620 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2017 167,599 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2016 164,457 miles

slight knock on front of car

Fail 4 Jan 2016 164,432 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

slight knock on front of car

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 158,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 154,058 miles

both front mcphearson strut top mount bearings stiff

Fail 15 May 2013 154,058 miles

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

both front mcphearson strut top mount bearings stiff

Pass 8 Jun 2012 138,311 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 138,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 122,025 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 107,584 miles
Fail 25 May 2010

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 81,882 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 81,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 52,654 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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NC03 EWU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NC03 EWU, 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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NC03 EWU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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