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FE03 URH

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

69,899 mi
Last recorded69,899 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 URH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,899 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 69,873 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,061 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 68,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 66,270 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,673 miles

airbag light on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 64,667 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,065 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 63,039 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 61,716 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on!

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,769 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Feb 2010 59,759 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel

Fail 8 Feb 2010 59,722 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 59,722 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,304 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,304 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,911 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,326 miles

airbag light on

Fail 26 Feb 2007 42,322 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,715 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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FE03 URH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 URH, 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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FE03 URH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 URH shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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