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NG03 UEW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,539 mi
Last recorded112,539 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 UEW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 112,539 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 111,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very minor play in D bushes, more lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack, see movement through insecure steering rack boot

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm which coil spring sits on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 111,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm which coil spring sits on corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very minor play in D bushes, more lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective outer end splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack, see movement through insecure steering rack boot

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm which coil spring sits on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 108,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 108,043 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 105,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2020 105,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,961 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,763 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,714 miles

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

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

all steering suspension and brake components are heavily painted making inspection hard

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,750 miles

rear number plate has had a repair

underbody steering suspension brake components heavily painted making inspection hard

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,429 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 49,216 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 49,216 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 41,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 41,899 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 33,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,909 miles

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

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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NG03 UEW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NG03 UEW, 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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NG03 UEW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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