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FE03 WRV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,613 mi
Last recorded173,613 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WRV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 173,613 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 173,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 167,382 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 163,107 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all discs slightly worn and pitted

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 163,107 miles

all discs slightly worn and pitted

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 143,899 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 143,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 138,158 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 138,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s rear brake disc scored and rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2010 134,014 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 122,365 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 105,850 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 105,850 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 87,368 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 65,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,459 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 WRV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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