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FB03 MDF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,394 mi
Last recorded109,394 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 MDF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 109,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 92,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 92,976 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,098 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 78,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,494 miles

under engine gaurd fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2007 58,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under engine gaurd fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,016 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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FB03 MDF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FB03 MDF, 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 FB03 MDF registered?

FB03 MDF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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