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NV03 BUH

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,805 mi
Last recorded115,805 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 BUH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,805 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear subframe and suspension parts slightly corroded

unable to open boot

Fail 21 Nov 2016 115,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear subframe and suspension parts slightly corroded

unable to open boot

Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,413 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,413 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 87,360 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,426 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,750 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,593 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 43,590 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 35,035 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 35,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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NV03 BUH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV03 BUH, 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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NV03 BUH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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