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NUE 2

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,337 mi
Last recorded68,337 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUE 2
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,711 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 sides bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear fog warning light inop

non structual brace insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2022 67,691 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 sides sills rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 sides bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear fog warning light inop

non structual brace insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,682 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area /inner-outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 64,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area /inner-outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,779 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 57,771 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside master cylinder to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear pipes to hoses corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe( front end ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill rear jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,283 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,619 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,953 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,695 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,055 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,805 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,339 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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NUE 2 is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NUE 2, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUE 2 registered?

NUE 2 is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is NUE 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUE 2 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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