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FG03 NDU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,453 mi
Last recorded139,453 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NDU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 139,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 127,054 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective SYSTEM SUPPORTED BY WIRE. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,012 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 116,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULBE NOT SEATED CORRECTLY IN HEAD LAMP. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted CALIPAIR MOUNTING CLIP MISSING. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE & HANGING DOWN.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,593 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 102,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,503 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,711 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 82,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,198 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 72,198 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread and inner wall cracked

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,328 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,217 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,803 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,317 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 39,303 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 29,019 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 27,674 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 22,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,020 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,280 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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FG03 NDU 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 69.2%.

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 FG03 NDU, 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 FG03 NDU registered?

FG03 NDU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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