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DV03 FCN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,091 mi
Last recorded104,091 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FCN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN EXCESSIVELY ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN EXCESSIVELY ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 103,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroded

o/s rear light lens taped up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,786 miles

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

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,348 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 89,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

dampness on steering rack boot n/s/f

slight play inside steering rack arm o/s/f

slight play on steering colune bush

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 79,253 miles

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

slight dampness on steering rack. n/s

Fail 24 Oct 2012 79,253 miles

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

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

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

slight dampness on steering rack. n/s

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,048 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant leak from component at rear (cooler)

front brake pad sensors disconnected

Fail 14 Nov 2011 75,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant leak from component at rear (cooler)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,276 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,222 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,208 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,721 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DV03 FCN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DV03 FCN, 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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DV03 FCN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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