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FX03 VZE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,443 mi
Last recorded76,443 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 VZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx in outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx in outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,118 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 73,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,735 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 67,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,232 miles

Alternator drive belt poor requires new ASAP.CAM BELT ?

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,124 miles

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

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 VZE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

FX03 VZE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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