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FA52 BTV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,591 mi
Last recorded189,591 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 BTV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 189,591 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 189,591 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 170,085 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 170,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 151,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak Pas fluid ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 139,007 miles

both reg lights lens cover missing

front discs pitting inner face

rear discs pitting

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2016 138,725 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working fault on wires? (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (1.8)

both reg lights lens cover missing

front discs pitting inner face

rear discs pitting

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,959 miles

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

all brake discs slight pitting

bonnet release needs service

front tyres wear edges

small chip centre screen

Fail 6 Aug 2015 127,959 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs slight pitting

bonnet release needs service

front tyres wear edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,735 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 118,735 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,814 miles

off side front indicator slightly white

Fail 9 Aug 2013 108,814 miles

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

off side front indicator slightly white

Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,873 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,005 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 83,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,595 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,103 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,400 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,508 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 37,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 BTV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

FA52 BTV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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