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FA53 BZE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,794 mi
Last recorded113,794 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 113,794 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 113,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,526 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 164,141 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Fog light tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both washers holding rear sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 154,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 154,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 146,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 146,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 145,164 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 145,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 134,457 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 125,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,915 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 115,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,818 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 106,892 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 97,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,366 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,488 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 84,297 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2010 84,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 75,280 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 67,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,967 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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FA53 BZE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA53 BZE, 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 FA53 BZE registered?

FA53 BZE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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