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FE03 WRW

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,174 mi
Last recorded104,174 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WRW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 104,174 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 104,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT CORRODED AND FILLED WITH FILLER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 102,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 100,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,398 miles

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 97,091 miles

covers and under trays fitted

general corrosion under on under side

n/s/f tyre slightly cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 95,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,855 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,577 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section mounting broken away from exhaust. Not leaving exhaust un supported.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 90,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section mounting broken away from exhaust. Not leaving exhaust un supported.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,963 miles

front wipers are smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2013 85,963 miles

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

front wipers are smearing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,425 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,356 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 WRW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

FE03 WRW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FE03 WRW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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