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FD03 HTY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,305 mi
Last recorded121,305 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HTY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 121,305 miles

both front headlamp aims poor

fuel tank damp(not leaking)

handbrake effort on nearside slightly low

rear brake discs worn

rear chassis areas corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 112,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank damp

light corrosion to exhaust system & under body

power steering pipes damp

Fail 20 May 2013 112,249 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank damp

light corrosion to exhaust system & under body

power steering pipes damp

Pass 15 May 2012 105,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes split

play in steering rack ends

rear bump stops perrished

Fail 15 May 2012 105,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes split

play in steering rack ends

rear bump stops perrished

Pass 23 May 2011 97,407 miles

corrosion to rear chassis and front subframe

light corrosion to all underbody areas,includingremaining brake pipes

light corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight separation to front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 16 May 2011 97,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to rear chassis and front subframe

light corrosion to all underbody areas,includingremaining brake pipes

light corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight separation to front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 17 May 2010 87,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to under body

Pass 19 May 2009 75,352 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 63,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 36,275 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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FD03 HTY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FD03 HTY, 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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FD03 HTY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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