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NK03 FME

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,742 mi
Last recorded78,742 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FME
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 78,742 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,634 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,927 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 70,927 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,919 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 68,919 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake adjustment needed

Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,681 miles

park brake travel high

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,479 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,303 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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NK03 FME is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NK03 FME, 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 NK03 FME registered?

NK03 FME is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is NK03 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 FME shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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