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FM03 NFR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,305 mi
Last recorded170,305 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NFR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 170,305 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no palate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2012 164,226 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly deformed..

Pass 14 Nov 2011 162,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 157,311 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 150,408 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 150,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 142,790 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 142,788 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 134,813 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 134,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 126,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 111,889 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 111,889 miles

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

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 NFR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

FM03 NFR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is FM03 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 NFR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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