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AD03 HLP

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,965 mi
Last recorded53,965 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HLP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,965 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface rust under vehicle on various places

Pass 1 Jul 2024 53,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,033 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,916 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 51,916 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,201 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 50,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center and rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 48,709 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 48,709 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 47,703 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 46,264 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 46,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 45,963 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,104 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 43,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,024 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 37,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,191 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,487 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 33,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Pass 30 May 2007 31,363 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 31,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 26,445 miles

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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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AD03 HLP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD03 HLP, 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 AD03 HLP registered?

AD03 HLP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AD03 HLP safe to buy?

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