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CA03 XCX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,495 mi
Last recorded186,495 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XCX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 186,495 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both suspension arms corrodded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 186,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Panel (5.2.6)

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

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both suspension arms corrodded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 173,847 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill damaged

nearside and offside strut top bearings noisy

parking brake limits just met limits

Fail 18 Jul 2016 173,847 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer sill damaged

nearside and offside strut top bearings noisy

parking brake limits just met limits

Pass 17 Aug 2015 166,844 miles

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

Nearside and Offside strut top bearings noisy

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2015 166,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both front shocker upper mounting bearings are starting to sieze

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Screw in offside tread/side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2014 162,186 miles

rear exhaust delaminating

Pass 8 Aug 2013 156,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 147,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 136,210 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear disks corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 122,055 miles

front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 105,528 miles

both front brake discs worn.

both rear brake discs slightly worn.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,342 miles

front and rear brake disks worn.

rear brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 69,672 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 69,672 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)

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 XCX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

CA03 XCX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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