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CA03 XDM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,181 mi
Last recorded129,181 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 129,181 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 129,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,928 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 120,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad wear indicator light on

Fail 27 Jan 2016 114,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear exhaust section very corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 111,597 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear exhaust section very corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,427 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 84,302 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,181 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,369 miles

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

off side rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,675 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,102 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 46,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,868 miles

Nearside Front 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 XDM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

CA03 XDM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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