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DV03 FDJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,334 mi
Last recorded187,334 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 187,334 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 180,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 173,023 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 173,023 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 165,824 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 165,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 158,171 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

vehicle underbody has surface rust covering some steering & suspension components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 158,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

vehicle underbody has surface rust covering some steering & suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 154,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface rust underneath vehicle but not affecting its strength

Pass 26 Mar 2013 152,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 145,873 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 145,864 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 139,435 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 139,435 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 134,352 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 134,347 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 127,265 miles

21% brake imbalance

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

clutch and brake pedal bar making noise but unable to see

front brakes worn

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

under tray lose

Fail 13 Jun 2009 127,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

21% brake imbalance

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

clutch and brake pedal bar making noise but unable to see

front brakes worn

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

under tray lose

Pass 10 Jul 2008 108,696 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FDJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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