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FM03 GHN

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,571 mi
Last recorded136,571 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 GHN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 136,571 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2014 136,568 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 128,844 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

osf nsf tyres perrished

osr nsr brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Oct 2013 128,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak from engine

osf nsf tyres perrished

osr nsr brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Sep 2012 122,646 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

front pads 4-5mm

rear exhaust shield slightly insecure

surface corrosion in exhaust system & corrosion in tail box outer skin

Fail 27 Sep 2012 122,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

front pads 4-5mm

rear exhaust shield slightly insecure

starter motor inoperative & battery flat

surface corrosion in exhaust system & corrosion in tail box outer skin

Fail 27 Sep 2010 115,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,675 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 101,710 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 17 Jul 2008 93,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,616 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 68,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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FM03 GHN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FM03 GHN, 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 FM03 GHN registered?

FM03 GHN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is FM03 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 GHN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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