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FC03 NXV

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,494 mi
Last recorded133,494 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 133,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 122,022 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 121,900 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,831 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 110,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,463 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 98,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,168 miles

Air bag light staying on ( test item next year?)

Rear exhaust silencer-advance state of corrosion (outer skin )

Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,097 miles

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

Air bag light staying on ( test item next year?)

Rear exhaust silencer-advance state of corrosion (outer skin )

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 78,784 miles

front to rear brake pipes showing light signs of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2009 74,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 62,675 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 62,675 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s/f tyre sat nav bracket on dash rear park brake low effort n/s/r squeling noise when applied

Pass 10 May 2007 49,903 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 3 May 2006 35,761 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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FC03 NXV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NXV, 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 FC03 NXV registered?

FC03 NXV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is FC03 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 NXV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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