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RF03 HLU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,221 mi
Last recorded102,221 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 HLU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 102,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 94,598 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 87,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 79,635 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 79,635 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 68,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 63,931 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

rear silencer support repaired - suggest replacement

suggest all tyres replaced

very slight play in off side inner track rod end

Pass 7 May 2010 56,747 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 49,018 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 42,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,084 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 HLU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RF03 HLU, 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 RF03 HLU registered?

RF03 HLU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is RF03 HLU safe to buy?

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