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DF03 EDL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,757 mi
Last recorded57,757 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EDL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 57,757 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 49,424 miles

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

ns rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,424 miles

ns rear tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,356 miles

rear pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,346 miles

rear brakes made sqeeking noise need checking

Fail 7 Jul 2010 38,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brakes made sqeeking noise need checking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,579 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 21,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,461 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)

Pass 16 May 2006 7,382 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 EDL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF03 EDL, 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 DF03 EDL registered?

DF03 EDL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is DF03 EDL safe to buy?

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