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FA52 BSU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,135 mi
Last recorded68,135 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 BSU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre perish/cracks

Fail 31 Jan 2015 68,135 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre perish/cracks

Pass 1 Feb 2014 63,056 miles

n/s/f tyre has tread cracks

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread

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

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp aim on border line

exhaust slight blowing near cat

exhaust system slight loose has movment

petrol strap on tank/suspension component corroded

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 63,056 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONG ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOWW

both front headlamp aim on border line

exhaust slight blowing near cat

exhaust system slight loose has movment

n/s/f tyre has tread cracks

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread

petrol strap on tank/suspension component corroded

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,928 miles

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

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

exhaust loose at front mount

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,068 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 51,068 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,307 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 45,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

195/65/15

advise condition of rear exhaust section

advise corrosion to offside front brake pipe

advise front brake pads getting low

advise tracking

oil leak around head gasket area

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,602 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 32,583 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,860 miles

nearside rear brake disc carroded

Pass 23 May 2007 27,647 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake wear bar indicator wire hanging loose

Pass 11 May 2006 22,856 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 22,856 miles

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

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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FA52 BSU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA52 BSU, 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 FA52 BSU registered?

FA52 BSU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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