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OV03 CPK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,399 mi
Last recorded191,399 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 CPK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 191,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust rear silencer blowing

hydraulic boot struts inoperative

oil residue on gearbox

oil residue on power steering pump

rear brake discs appear worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 191,399 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

oil residue on gearbox

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust rear silencer blowing

hydraulic boot struts inoperative

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (2mm)

offside rear tyre at 3mm tread depth

oil residue on power steering pump

rear brake discs appear worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 179,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs corroding/ worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 179,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs corroding/ worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 167,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Fail 3 Jun 2013 167,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 15 Jun 2012 158,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 13 Jun 2012 158,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

front brake discs and pads worn

o/s/f abs sensor wire insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2011 151,004 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 151,000 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 142,102 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Jun 2010 142,102 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 132,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

hand brake cover loose

Pass 16 May 2008 123,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 103,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,697 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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OV03 CPK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV03 CPK, 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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OV03 CPK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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