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RE03 FCM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,704 mi
Last recorded140,704 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 FCM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 135,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,938 miles

Central Front undertray fitted unable to test all items

Pass 21 Aug 2017 113,576 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 113,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 106,782 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting view

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted restricting view

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded

tyre size 215/55/16 falkens

Fail 3 Aug 2015 95,300 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded

tyre size 215/55/16 falkens

Pass 8 Aug 2014 87,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear on inner and outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,408 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,101 miles

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

Offside front seatbelt difficult to disengage under load.

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

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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RE03 FCM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE03 FCM, 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 RE03 FCM registered?

RE03 FCM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is RE03 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 FCM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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