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RF03 HKW

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,834 mi
Last recorded181,834 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 HKW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 181,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 175,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 168,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 159,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes beside fuel tank [ becoming excessive] (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F Pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear leaking [becoming excessive] (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 159,920 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes beside fuel tank [ becoming excessive] (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F Pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear leaking [becoming excessive] (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 149,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 135,624 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2013 124,269 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 124,269 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 114,432 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 102,223 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Fail 9 Jul 2010 91,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,951 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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RF03 HKW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF03 HKW, 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 RF03 HKW registered?

RF03 HKW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is RF03 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 HKW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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