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FG03 PBX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,195 mi
Last recorded128,195 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 PBX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 128,195 miles

airbag lamp on dash

brakepad warning lamp on dash

Fail 5 Apr 2008 128,188 miles

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

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

airbag lamp on dash

brakepad warning lamp on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2007 102,234 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 102,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 79,058 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 PBX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PBX, 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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FG03 PBX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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