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SN03 HWP

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,001 mi
Last recorded88,001 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 HWP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,001 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

rear suspewnsion arms badly corroded

sills corroded

underbody,suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,320 miles

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

all rear suspension arms badly corroded

both subframes corroded

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 86,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all rear suspension arms badly corroded

both subframes corroded

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 84,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes corroded

rear suspension arms and subframes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 79,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

light scratching to nearside of windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2019 79,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

light scratching to nearside of windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,927 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 72,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,577 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake comes up high

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,578 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 62,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,908 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,261 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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SN03 HWP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SN03 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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