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DV03 FUB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,366 mi
Last recorded129,366 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FUB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 129,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake pads low

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust slight blow and corroded

offside and nearside front antroll bar link rubbers perishing and splitting

offside and nearside rear bottom spring arms corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin and deteriated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 126,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

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

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,313 miles

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,275 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 114,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,272 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 109,272 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,241 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 70,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,698 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,680 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,929 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 FUB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FUB, 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 FUB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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