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FR03 FXY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,165 mi
Last recorded53,165 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 FXY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 53,164 miles

Steering column attachment defective steering column adjustment mechanism does not lock, allowing free movement up and down (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,877 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,862 miles

Both sides undersills corroding

Centre to rear exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,025 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake only just met efficiency 18%

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 44,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 44,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 42,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 42,121 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken still supported at time of test

Pass 30 May 2013 40,103 miles

Nearside 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)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 31 May 2012 37,934 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 corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 31,673 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,078 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FR03 FXY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FR03 FXY, 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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FR03 FXY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FR03 FXY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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