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FP03 OXW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OXW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,693 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 73,733 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 73,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,824 miles

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

backbox corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,071 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,087 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 62,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,446 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,756 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 55,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,282 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,282 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,705 miles

Offside Front 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 8 Jul 2009 33,909 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,909 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 16 Jul 2008 29,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,180 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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FP03 OXW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FP03 OXW, 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 FP03 OXW registered?

FP03 OXW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is FP03 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 OXW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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