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FD53 PXG

2003 Rover 75

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PXG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 122,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 121,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 114,962 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 114,826 miles

Braking system leaking offside front brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

underbody and components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 107,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under body cover with sealant

Fail 21 Dec 2016 107,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body cover with sealant

Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,060 miles

chassis in rusty condition

Fail 9 Dec 2015 100,060 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chassis in rusty condition

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes slightly rusty

uynderbody chassis in rusty condition

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,246 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes slightly rusty

uynderbody chassis in rusty condition

Pass 26 Oct 2013 81,056 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,444 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,208 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,807 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,048 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 36,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,036 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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FD53 PXG is a 2003 Rover 75 in White with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD53 PXG, 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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FD53 PXG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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