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FA03 NVV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,856 mi
Last recorded136,856 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 NVV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 136,856 miles

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

nearside front headlight aim has fait beam pattern

nearside front top suspension mout rough when wheel turned

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (2.5mm) and perished

nearside rear spring corroded

nearside rear upper arm corroded

offside front brake pipe starting to corroded

offside front headlight aim has fait beam pattern

offside rear spring corroded

offside rear upper arm corroded

passenger seat belt buckle stiff to release seatbelt from

slight movement in nearside rear trailling arm front bush

slight movement in offside rear trailling arm front bush

Pass 18 Jul 2014 127,583 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low

Fail 19 Jul 2013 118,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wiper's slightly smearing screen

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wiper's slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,472 miles

noise from o/s front top shocker mounting/bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 108,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

noise from o/s front top shocker mounting/bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 97,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper support bearing on nearside macpherson strut is starting to seize.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,014 miles

Upper support bearing on nearside macpherson strut is starting to seize.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,431 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 86,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,174 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 74,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear pads and discs low and starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,403 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 64,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,821 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 52,201 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both front bottom ball joint boot's split

Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,201 miles

both front bottom ball joint boot's split

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 NVV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FA03 NVV, 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 FA03 NVV registered?

FA03 NVV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FA03 NVV safe to buy?

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