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DA03 FVN

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,856 mi
Last recorded107,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FVN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 107,856 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts slight ruff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 107,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud missing also steel wheel fitted (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts slight ruff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,389 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes

Advise Handbrake lever high but is not touching the stop

Offside Rear Advise surface corrosion to Rear end of main brake pipe

Pass 9 May 2017 78,930 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have started to crack/perish between treads

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,871 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,689 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 71,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,902 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,298 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,590 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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DA03 FVN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA03 FVN, 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 DA03 FVN registered?

DA03 FVN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for DA03 FVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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