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CA03 XCG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,190 mi
Last recorded144,190 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XCG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 144,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened part of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear various corrosion throughout rear underside

Pass 21 Feb 2024 142,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear rear seats down at time of test

heavy surface corrosion to various parts underside checked with corrosion tool no holes or soft spots at time of the test

Pass 4 Feb 2023 141,562 miles

Heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle OK at time of test with cat tool

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

Rear Exhaust strap is corroded and deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2022 140,527 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust back box and strap is deteriorated

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust back box and strap is slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2020 138,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust back box and strap is slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,537 miles

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2019 134,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 119,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear.......... (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres are worn on the edges...........

Fail 12 Jun 2017 119,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear.......... (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres are worn on the edges...........

play in offside front link arm top joint............

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear....... (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust heatshield is loose........

Fail 2 Jun 2016 103,144 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear....... (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust heatshield is loose........

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,983 miles

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 1 Oct 2014 83,402 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes greesed over

n/s/r tyre wear o outter edge

rear exhaust box slight deteriation

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,017 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,887 miles

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

rear numberplate cracked.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,298 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,753 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 16,632 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,863 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 7,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 7,315 miles

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

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

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

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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CA03 XCG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CA03 XCG, 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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CA03 XCG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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