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NL03 HVN

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,769 mi
Last recorded116,769 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 HVN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 116,769 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 116,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,471 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,201 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 107,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,102 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,827 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,422 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 74,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure strap corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,581 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 69,581 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,860 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 66,860 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel lines (7.2.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,723 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

revers light not working

under try insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2013 58,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

revers light not working

under try insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,613 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,558 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 51,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 42,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,584 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,289 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 34,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,919 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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NL03 HVN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NL03 HVN, 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 NL03 HVN registered?

NL03 HVN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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