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FG03 WDV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 96,751 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 96,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 81,736 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyrewear on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2010 81,736 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyrewear on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2009 73,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2008 60,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 51,297 miles

Brake pad warning lamp staying on

Nearside front lower wing section damaged

Pass 22 May 2006 41,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,337 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 41,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WDV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

FG03 WDV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is FG03 WDV safe to buy?

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