MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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Central heat shield slightly loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
park brake has limited reserve travel (requires adjustment)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking greece
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
eml light dont work
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear shock absorbers starting to leak
clutch pedal rubber missing
travel on handbrake
both rear shocks damp
clutch pedal rubber missing
nearside rear tyre wearing on edge
both rear shocks damp
clutch pedal rubber missing
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
nearside rera tyre wearingon edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both rear shocks damp
clutch pedal rubber missing
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
nearside rera tyre wearingon edge
both front shocks damp
offside front tyre wearing on edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
both front shocks damp
front discs worn
offside front tyre wearing on edge
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear shock damp
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear shock damp
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
long trael on handbrake
both main metal brake pipes corroded
both rear shocks damp
travel on handbrake
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both main metal brake pipes corroded
both rear shocks damp
travel on handbrake
coolent leak
long travel on handbrake
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and on limit
all 4 tyres worn on edge
both rear tyres cut on inner wall
nearside rear shock damp
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge
cluch pedal rubber missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge
cluch pedal rubber missing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear tyres wearing on outer edges
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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CA03 XCW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 CA03 XCW, 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 CA03 XCW registered?
CA03 XCW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2003.
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