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NJ03 TVV

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,372 mi
Last recorded163,372 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 TVV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 163,372 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 161,919 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))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 160,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 158,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

generall underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2019 155,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 151,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 147,740 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 143,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 143,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,198 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 133,999 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 133,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,527 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 129,527 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 125,795 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 119,177 miles

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

both front brake dics corroded

near side rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 110,096 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 110,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 102,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,647 miles

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre cords not shown

Fail 6 Oct 2008 86,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre cords not shown

heatshield rattling

Fail 19 Oct 2007 66,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 40,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NJ03 TVV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ03 TVV, 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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NJ03 TVV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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