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FX03 OSW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,825 mi
Last recorded40,825 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OSW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2017 40,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

rear discs in a poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 25,283 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 25,283 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 24,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,578 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 23,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,839 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,263 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,809 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 15,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,585 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 13,572 miles

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

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

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

advise four wheel alignment.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 11,019 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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FX03 OSW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX03 OSW, 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 FX03 OSW registered?

FX03 OSW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is FX03 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 OSW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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