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FC03 GFA

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 GFA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,055 miles

Engine coolant and oil added before test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 100,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower boots split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine coolant and oil added before test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,106 miles

Nearside Front anti roll link rubber boot split

Offside Front slight wear rack end

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,930 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

hand brake reserve travel close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 88,930 miles

oil leak

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

exhaust heat shield loose

hand brake reserve travel close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,651 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,192 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,327 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,477 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 62,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,713 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,484 miles

front inner disc pads appear to be getting low

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,429 miles

h/brake travel close to limit

n/side front rim, and tyre badly damaged, also on wear limit ,reccomend tyre is replaced

n/side rear seatbelt checked with child seat in place

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

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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FC03 GFA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC03 GFA, 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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FC03 GFA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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