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SN03 HYR

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,173 mi
Last recorded69,173 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 HYR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,173 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,173 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,083 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 62,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,186 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on n/s/f tyrewall

Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,217 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,411 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,682 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 10 May 2007 34,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,499 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 HYR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SN03 HYR, 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 SN03 HYR registered?

SN03 HYR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is SN03 HYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 HYR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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