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FG03 NDX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,617 mi
Last recorded156,617 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NDX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 156,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outside edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 151,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 151,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 143,094 miles

front brake pads deteriorating

Fail 22 May 2015 143,094 miles

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

front brake pads deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2014 138,245 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 9 May 2014 138,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 May 2013 132,293 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust badley corroeded

Pass 21 May 2013 132,293 miles

exhaust badley corroeded

Pass 15 May 2012 110,299 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 87,998 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 64,528 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 64,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,390 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 NDX 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 64.7%.

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 NDX, 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 NDX registered?

FG03 NDX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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