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FX03 XAN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

185,007 mi
Last recorded185,007 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XAN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 185,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 181,101 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 176,932 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 172,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2022 172,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 172,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 168,464 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 168,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 164,397 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 164,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front heat shield insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 157,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 157,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 152,766 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 151,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 151,115 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 144,596 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 144,596 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 141,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 139,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 137,778 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 137,109 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 137,051 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 128,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 105,713 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 85,220 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,210 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 XAN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

FX03 XAN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is FX03 XAN safe to buy?

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