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RF03 XXV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,156 mi
Last recorded158,156 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XXV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 158,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 154,988 miles

Central exhaust shield deteroirated

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2021 151,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 149,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 146,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 143,215 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 140,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 138,889 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 138,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense faded/deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense faded/deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

aux. belt is excessively deteriorated

exhaust b/box is corroded

front brake pads are worn low

Pass 22 May 2015 135,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 129,211 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 129,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2013 124,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 119,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 113,473 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 107,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2010 107,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 102,114 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 83,280 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

near side rear tyre worn to tread bar indicators

Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,213 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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RF03 XXV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF03 XXV, 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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RF03 XXV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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