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NU03 JVW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,737 mi
Last recorded128,737 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 JVW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 128,737 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 128,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,162 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,934 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,804 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 117,803 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 112,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 105,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,253 miles

Offside Front wheel slight play

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

underside of vehical heavily wax oiled tested as best as I could see visable

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 95,652 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

aux belt perished

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,588 miles

brake discs rusty also rear suspension pans rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2014 95,597 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs rusty also rear suspension pans rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,780 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,058 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 45,058 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,277 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 34,174 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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NU03 JVW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NU03 JVW, 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 NU03 JVW registered?

NU03 JVW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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