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R17 FKB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 FKB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 96,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside floor to bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inner wing (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cable has a minor fault when closing

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Underside has age related corrosion to various suspension/body but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,967 miles

Front subframe and suspension componets corroded

Rear rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,967 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe and suspension componets corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension corroded

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,216 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside + outside edges (195/65/15

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,620 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,035 miles

Front to rear and nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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nearside front track rod end play - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,035 miles

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

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

Front to rearand nearside rear brake pipes corroded - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

wipers smear

Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,544 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,259 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 37,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,480 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,315 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 19,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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R17 FKB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R17 FKB, 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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R17 FKB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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