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ET03 FBZ

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,598 mi
Last recorded124,598 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 FBZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 124,598 miles

Offside Front CRACKING ON TREAD SECTION

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 124,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front CRACKING ON TREAD SECTION

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 120,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 115,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake performance not tested Due to rear pipe excessively corroded,may cause further damage (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Mid to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,402 miles

Front exhaust rusty

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Feb 2016 109,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust rusty

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Dec 2014 101,508 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 90,707 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 90,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Fail 25 Nov 2011 84,407 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,246 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,866 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,055 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,738 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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ET03 FBZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET03 FBZ, 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 ET03 FBZ registered?

ET03 FBZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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