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FE03 NUF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,189 mi
Last recorded127,189 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 NUF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust back box has corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,627 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 120,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush offside outer link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 105,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 105,127 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,055 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 71,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 51,322 miles

all brake pads like new but warning light on dash

brake pedal cover very slightly worn

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,694 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,480 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 41,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD BUT OK

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

REAR WIPER ARM BROKEN

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,088 miles

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

REAR WIPER ARM BROKEN

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,241 miles

advise all 4 tyres getting worn on outer edge

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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FE03 NUF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE03 NUF, 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 FE03 NUF registered?

FE03 NUF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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