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CV03 XJB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,840 mi
Last recorded136,840 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XJB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 136,840 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 134,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 133,997 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust under car

Fail 1 Sep 2021 132,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust under car

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,900 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill around jacking block slightly corroded

exhaust back box slight blow

park brake getting a little lazy

Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 126,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 122,893 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe at side of fuel tank lightly corroded

rear park brakes getting lazy

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 113,936 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,556 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 103,547 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Headlight images slightly blurry

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,998 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,993 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 78,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,486 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,339 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,399 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,135 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 37,135 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CV03 XJB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CV03 XJB, 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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CV03 XJB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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