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FV03 DRX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 DRX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2023 93,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,207 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,171 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,106 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,162 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,730 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 64,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,238 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,869 miles

n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing inside treads

Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,868 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing inside treads

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,533 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,355 miles

O/S/F tyre is close to the legal limit amd has a nail and a cut in it.

Slight seepage of fluid at the N/S steering rack gaiter.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,100 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,602 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 25,601 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,647 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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FV03 DRX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV03 DRX, 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 FV03 DRX registered?

FV03 DRX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FV03 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 DRX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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