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SN03 HPP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 HPP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dip image poor. close to allowed limit.

nsf lower seat belt PA damaged. ( sill )

osr abs wire rubbing flexi.

osr and nsr brake pipe corroded but not to within 1/3 of wall thickness.

park brake imbalance 81% ns slow.

rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

rear spring arms and spring seats corroded. os and ns.

surface corrosion to underside front and rear.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,625 miles

corrosion to front subrfame

corrosion to rear exhaust and fuel tank straps.

corrosion to rear suspension arm brackets.

corrosion to rear suspension pa and components multi

dip image poor os+ns close to fail limit.

front arm rear bushes minor split. os+ns

lambda slow to act.

minor damage to ns sill

minor play at os steering.

nsf jacking pad missing.

nsf seat belt recoil slow.

osf inner cv boot minor grease leak.

osr and nsr metal brake pipes corroding.

park brake major imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,976 miles

front brakes imbalanced at limit, rear brake noise, hand brake travel and imbalanced n/s low

heavy surface corrosion to floors, rear suspension upper arms, suspension components

oil leak, multi guards fitted, front roll bar link boots cracking, rear exhaust deteriorated, brake discs deteriorating, rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2015 91,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brakes imbalanced at limit, rear brake noise, hand brake travel and imbalanced n/s low

heavy surface corrosion to floors, rear suspension upper arms, suspension components

oil leak, multi guards fitted, front roll bar link boots cracking, rear exhaust deteriorated, brake discs deteriorating, rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 87,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension components

rear exhaust corrosion

srs light on

Fail 21 Feb 2013 87,562 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension components

rear exhaust corrosion

srs light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

exhaust corrosion

suspension corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2012 83,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

exhaust corrosion

suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,612 miles

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

slight play in rack

Fail 22 Feb 2010 67,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,440 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,626 miles

coolant leaking

n/s m irror glass cracked o/s mirror secured with tape n/s front fog lamp 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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SN03 HPP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SN03 HPP, 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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SN03 HPP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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