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WV03 HBN

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,555 mi
Last recorded147,555 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 HBN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 147,555 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 147,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 135,626 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2011 135,531 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 121,201 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 121,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in osr tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 107,191 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 100,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 100,007 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 84,649 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,369 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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WV03 HBN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV03 HBN, 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 WV03 HBN registered?

WV03 HBN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is WV03 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 HBN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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