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FE03 PVT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

246,177 mi
Last recorded246,177 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PVT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 246,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 241,270 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 241,269 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 235,341 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 235,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 229,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 221,463 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 215,150 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 215,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 20,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 207,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 199,717 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 199,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively fouling on driveshaft (3.4.3)

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wiring fouling on road wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2017 192,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 184,197 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 177,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 177,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 169,501 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 169,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 162,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 154,166 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 154,166 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 146,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 137,762 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 137,762 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 129,563 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 129,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

cant check rear springs fully.

o/s/rear tyre has slight brake up.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 124,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 117,006 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,850 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 95,352 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 PVT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FE03 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

FE03 PVT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is FE03 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 PVT shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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