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FV03 OXL

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

61,815 mi
Last recorded61,815 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OXL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,815 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drop sills (2.4.A.3)

steering rack corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,721 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2016 59,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipe across bulkhead corroding

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,270 miles

both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2015 57,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front sections of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,483 miles

both front flexi brake pipe fitting ferules corroded

front sections of both front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f anti roll bare drop link boot perishing

rear exhaust box corroded at fitting flange

Fail 13 Nov 2014 54,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front flexi brake pipe fitting ferules corroded

engine management light is on

front sections of both front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f anti roll bare drop link boot perishing

o/s/f indicator fading

rear exhaust box corroded at fitting flange

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,076 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,504 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,494 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,009 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded

front tyre edges worn away & 3mm tread

o/s/r brake judder

Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded

front tyre edges worn away & 3mm tread

o/s/r brake judder

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,476 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode by fuel tank

n/s/f tyre worn on edge & 3mm tread & tyrewall cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode by fuel tank

n/s/f tyre worn on edge & 3mm tread & tyrewall cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2009 44,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,390 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,677 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 41,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,458 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,850 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,850 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,272 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 OXL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

FV03 OXL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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