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AC03 HHF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HHF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 139,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 139,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded floor at previously joined pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 138,487 miles

osr tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2023 138,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

washers weak but still working

Fail 1 Feb 2022 137,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

washers weak but still working

Pass 18 Jan 2021 136,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr hand brake low on effort nsr

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 134,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode by centre joiners. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf brake pipe starting to corrode by brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf brake pipe starting to corrode by brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 134,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns aim poor with a hazy headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nsr parking brake giving little effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nsr upper suspension arm corroded and holed causing it to be seriously weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf anti roll bar ball joint dust boot split and not preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os aim poor with a hazy headlamp lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened osr upper suspension arm corroded and holed causing it to be seriously weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode by centre joiners. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf brake pipe starting to corrode by brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf brake pipe starting to corrode by brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,773 miles

Coolant leak vehicle has a coolant leak on engine. ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 132,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf anti roll bar link lower dust boot split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened osr upper suspension arm corroded and holed by spring mounting point. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak vehicle has a coolant leak on engine. ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,152 miles

osf lower arm inner rear bush starting to separate

osf tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 131,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

osf lower arm inner rear bush starting to separate

osf tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 129,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 129,634 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 127,724 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 123,860 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 123,855 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 111,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 111,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 93,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 93,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 78,288 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 62,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,802 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 51,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,193 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 40,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006 32,990 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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AC03 HHF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 AC03 HHF, 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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AC03 HHF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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