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FV03 FYL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,870 mi
Last recorded120,870 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FYL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,870 miles

SLIGHTT COROSION ON FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPES NS HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bearing rough (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bearing rough (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 111,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also damaged on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bearing rough (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bearing rough (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,987 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 104,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,185 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2014 101,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,857 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

n/s/r brake caliper retaining clip missing but caliper secure.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,933 miles

retaining clip missing n/s/r brake but caliper secure

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,823 miles

rear brake discs corroding and slightly pitted

Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,823 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroding and slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,182 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FYL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

FV03 FYL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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