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FV03 OXJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,034 mi
Last recorded64,034 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 64,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 63,716 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 63,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 62,736 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 62,736 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 61,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 59,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 57,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 54,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 51,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,038 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 48,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 46,086 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,063 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,907 miles

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,966 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 31,966 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 OXJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FV03 OXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 OXJ registered?

FV03 OXJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is FV03 OXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 OXJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV03 OXJ have outstanding finance?

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