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DF03 DFF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,298 mi
Last recorded134,298 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 DFF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 124,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,996 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2017 112,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall rubber starting to split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre inner wall rubber starting to split

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,978 miles

Front to rear brake pipes greased making assessment difficult

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2016 97,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes greased making assessment difficult

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,671 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,481 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,082 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,845 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 37,782 miles

small stone chip o/side top of screen

Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,233 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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DF03 DFF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF03 DFF, 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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DF03 DFF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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