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FH03 MKA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,882 mi
Last recorded45,882 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 MKA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,882 miles

both rear lower spring mounting arms are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 45,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 45,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,042 miles

Offside Front suspension strut top mount/bearing worn and tight

Fail 26 May 2023 45,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler and associated pipework (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut top mount/bearing worn and tight

Pass 27 May 2022 44,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 43,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,710 miles

slight dampness around fuel cooler and pipe connections

Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 36,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 34,936 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 May 2015 32,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 30,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,214 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 25,782 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,641 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 May 2010 21,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 18,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,307 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,242 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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FH03 MKA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FH03 MKA, 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 FH03 MKA registered?

FH03 MKA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is FH03 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 MKA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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