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RK03 NHY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 NHY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 88,271 miles

underside f vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2024 79,375 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2024 79,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,815 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 78,775 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 69,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,356 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,561 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 39,966 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 39,966 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 38,367 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,533 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,639 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 24,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,115 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,596 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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RK03 NHY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RK03 NHY, 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 RK03 NHY registered?

RK03 NHY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is RK03 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 NHY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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