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SH03 PMU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,093 mi
Last recorded96,093 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 PMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 96,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 95,729 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 95,417 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 94,765 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 94,763 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,643 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 94,640 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 94,177 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,802 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,430 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 93,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,053 miles

park brake has excessive travel

Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,047 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

park brake has excessive travel

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 92,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,926 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2013 91,227 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,060 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust rusty

handbrake lever cover loose

slight fluffing on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,054 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 51,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2007 51,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,973 miles

front exhaust pipe mounting broken

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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SH03 PMU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH03 PMU, 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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SH03 PMU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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