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FC03 HYX

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,499 mi
Last recorded154,499 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HYX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 154,499 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 154,489 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet Cable Snapped (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Center Rear seatbelt stuck unable to test center seat belt (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Leaking from side (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear Axel Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 151,298 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 151,296 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 149,814 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 149,802 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 148,235 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 148,235 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 145,532 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 145,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 146,546 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 146,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill assy (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 139,712 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 136,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 132,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 129,143 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 129,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 125,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 120,794 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 120,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 116,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 109,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,840 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 101,840 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 94,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 91,363 miles

wear to front brake discs. †engine cover broken. †o/s/r tyre worn low. †alloy rims damaged.

Pass 12 May 2006 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 HYX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC03 HYX, 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 HYX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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