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ET03 FCJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,976 mi
Last recorded116,976 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 FCJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 116,976 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 116,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,471 miles

n/s/r rear tyre low on outer edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,856 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 83,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n.s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,830 miles

n/s front tyre damaged,o/s rear tyre low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,317 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,875 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,875 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,685 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,583 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 FCJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET03 FCJ, 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 FCJ registered?

ET03 FCJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is ET03 FCJ safe to buy?

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