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NL03 OSW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,662 mi
Last recorded196,662 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 OSW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 196,662 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 184,697 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 171,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 159,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 146,038 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 146,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 131,651 miles

both frt rear suspension bushes perishing

rear discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 131,650 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

both frt rear suspension bushes perishing

rear discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 119,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,628 miles

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 94,315 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,835 miles

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

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

offside handbrake reading lower than nearside.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,263 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 69,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 50,177 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 OSW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NL03 OSW, 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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NL03 OSW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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