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DV03 FDZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,389 mi
Last recorded130,389 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FDZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 130,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,845 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 129,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,397 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 125,397 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,555 miles

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 118,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 113,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 106,161 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,955 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,323 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

noise from pas pump

park brake warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,602 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

VIBRATION N/S HEADLIGHT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING/SUSPENSION.TYRES-O/S/R MINOR WALL DISTORTION-N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,602 miles

VIBRATION N/S HEADLIGHT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING/SUSPENSION.TYRES-O/S/R MINOR WALL DISTORTION-N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,989 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,093 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 61,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 54,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,568 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,982 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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DV03 FDZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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