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FV03 NNU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,229 mi
Last recorded105,229 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NNU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,229 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 105,229 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,544 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,764 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,276 miles

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

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 17 Sep 2014 91,276 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,629 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 80,629 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,987 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 76,987 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 73,413 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,560 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 69,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,861 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 NNU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FV03 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

FV03 NNU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 NNU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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