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CX53 FMC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,838 mi
Last recorded132,838 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FMC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 132,838 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 132,838 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on limit, raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,337 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 107,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,284 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,683 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,632 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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CX53 FMC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX53 FMC, 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 CX53 FMC registered?

CX53 FMC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CX53 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 FMC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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