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HW03 FDP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,996 mi
Last recorded87,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FDP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,996 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 83,634 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,248 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2016 75,177 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,677 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (x2)

Pass 15 May 2014 62,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 57,096 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (possible tracking fault)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (possible tracking fault)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 52,999 miles

nail/metal shard in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer edge has low tread (possible tracking fault)

offside front tyre outer edge very heavily feathered (possible tracking fault)

Pass 27 May 2011 47,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 38,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 26,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 25 May 2006 18,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 May 2006 18,854 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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HW03 FDP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HW03 FDP, 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 HW03 FDP registered?

HW03 FDP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is HW03 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 FDP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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