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RO03 FCD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,111 mi
Last recorded170,111 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 FCD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 170,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 164,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 159,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 154,672 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 150,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 150,600 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 147,137 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 147,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened anti roll bar link n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement f/wishbone rear bushes n/s (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened o/s anti roll bar link (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 147,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened anti roll bar link n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened o/s anti roll bar link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 141,504 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 141,504 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,213 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 132,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 125,516 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 125,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 118,422 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 118,422 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,548 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 113,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 109,622 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 109,622 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 103,213 miles

windscreen stone-chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2008 93,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 80,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,673 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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RO03 FCD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RO03 FCD, 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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RO03 FCD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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