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CA03 XCW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,505 mi
Last recorded148,505 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 148,505 miles

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))

full underbody waxoyl

Fail 28 Sep 2024 148,505 miles

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))

full underbody waxoyl

Pass 7 Oct 2023 145,036 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 138,622 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 138,622 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 138,432 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 130,596 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2020 125,002 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 124,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,897 miles

both rear shocks damp

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 107,548 miles

both rear shocks damp

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rera tyre wearingon edge

Fail 5 Jul 2017 107,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,877 miles

both front shocks damp

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 31 May 2016 98,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,820 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shock damp

Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,820 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 21 May 2014 86,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

long trael on handbrake

Pass 25 May 2013 80,096 miles

both main metal brake pipes corroded

both rear shocks damp

travel on handbrake

Fail 24 May 2013 80,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,595 miles

coolent leak

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,008 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edge

both rear tyres cut on inner wall

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,485 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

cluch pedal rubber missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 48,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,795 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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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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CA03 XCW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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