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DE52 FFW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,809 mi
Last recorded166,809 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FFW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 166,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2020 152,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 121,316 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,241 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

vehicle has age related corrosion on chassis and subframes

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,030 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 106,380 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,326 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust (backbox) deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,300 miles

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

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

rear exhaust (backbox) deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2013 97,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust (backbox) deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,167 miles

brake pedal rubber perishing

brake warning light flickering on & off

fuel tank straps corroding

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre perishing/wearing outer edge

offsid e& nearside front lower arm rear bushes cracking,slight movement,perished

offside rear tyre warn outer edge & nail in it

offside steering inner arm slight movement

rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,411 miles

n/s/rear tyre wearing low across tread

Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/rear tyre wearing low across tread

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,436 miles

advise n/s/f tyre outer edge wear

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,164 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 31,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,446 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 15,755 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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DE52 FFW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel 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 DE52 FFW, 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 DE52 FFW registered?

DE52 FFW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is DE52 FFW safe to buy?

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