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FA03 NCF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,099 mi
Last recorded147,099 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 NCF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 147,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

both sides rear undersills corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2020 144,956 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Rear suspension components corroding

underbody corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2020 144,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Rear suspension components corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,581 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

underbody corroding towards rear

Pass 20 Jul 2018 134,622 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,758 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside rear undersill corroding

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2016 121,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play detected in steering arms

Fail 25 Jul 2016 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play detected in steering arms

Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,712 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,861 miles

offside front top strut mounting showing slight signs of wear

offside rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,553 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,553 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,290 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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FA03 NCF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FA03 NCF, 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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FA03 NCF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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