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SA03 FCS

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,210 mi
Last recorded71,210 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 FCS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,995 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,826 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 56,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,588 miles

near-side fron to rear brake pipe corroded in clips

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,003 miles

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

Rear exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,744 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,679 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 43,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,507 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,111 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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SA03 FCS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SA03 FCS, 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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SA03 FCS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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