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DV03 FFW

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,998 mi
Last recorded136,998 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FFW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 136,998 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 136,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 125,631 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 125,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 121,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,519 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs

Pass 26 Feb 2010 106,579 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)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,309 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever has very long travel, recommend adjustment, repair or replacement ASAP

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,848 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 69,848 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r parking brake slightly low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,095 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 FFW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DV03 FFW, 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 DV03 FFW registered?

DV03 FFW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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