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CV03 FFJ

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,595 mi
Last recorded124,595 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 FFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 124,595 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 116,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 116,824 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 109,855 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,988 miles

both rear brake disc corroded recommend new

corrosion on o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes ok yet

o/s/f side repeater dicoloured slightly when operated

o/s/r outer sill damaged

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2012 102,988 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear brake disc corroded recommend new

corrosion on o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes ok yet

o/s/f side repeater dicoloured slightly when operated

o/s/r outer sill damaged

poor washer jet spray recommend further action

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,304 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 97,243 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,876 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,210 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,159 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,248 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 66,245 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 65,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,195 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)

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

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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CV03 FFJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV03 FFJ, 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 CV03 FFJ registered?

CV03 FFJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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