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MD03 XLR

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XLR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 85,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,764 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 82,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear system tatty (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flex slighty dieteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,753 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,345 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 73,339 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,262 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2014 48,164 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2012 41,470 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2011 38,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2011 38,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,311 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,510 miles

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

near side and off side front inner brake disc face

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,942 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,521 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 18,093 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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MD03 XLR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MD03 XLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD03 XLR registered?

MD03 XLR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is MD03 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 XLR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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