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FX03 XBH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,197 mi
Last recorded71,197 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XBH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,197 miles

Exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2015 71,178 miles

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

Exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,489 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,673 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,988 miles

blade in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn down to tread wear indicators

brake rub from rear wheels

hand brake lever travel is high

rear anti-roll bar bushes and links seem well worn

slight exhaust leak when under load

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,425 miles

exhaust system rusty

offside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs in slightly poor condition.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,831 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 XBH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX03 XBH, 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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FX03 XBH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FX03 XBH safe to buy?

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