MOT Status
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69,187 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads hard to see appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement border line pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive incl. inner /outer sill area offside around jacking point border line (5.3.6 (a) (i))
headlamp washers inop
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sil has excessive corrosion around jacking point
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sil has excessive corrosion around jacking point
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear NSR jacking point covered in under seal.
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear NSR jacking point covered in under seal.
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise offside rear sill corroded near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both front to rear main metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear sill corroded and holed near jacking point within 30cm of traling arm mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise offside rear sill corroded near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both front to rear main metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front slight brake imbalance o/s/f .
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split / play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front slight brake imbalance o/s/f .
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded light corrosion developing / front to rear brake pipes . (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement . (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement . (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded / back box heavily corroded / outer casing split / flaking
hand brake unbalanced in operation / slightly weak on nearside
o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limits 195 / 65 / 15
under covers and engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
back box exhaust corroded
master cylinder and servo fitted under cover can't check fully
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
back box exhaust corroded
master cylinder and servo fitted under cover can't check fully
front tyres worn on edges
n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA03 XTE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?
FA03 XTE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.
Is FA03 XTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA03 XTE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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