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FD53 PXK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PXK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,281 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 113,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 108,987 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 108,987 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,456 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 102,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,702 miles

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

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

drivers rear tyre worn inside edge ,splits on sidewalls not to cords

Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers rear tyre worn inside edge ,splits on sidewalls not to cords

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,160 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 85,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,535 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 79,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,920 miles

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

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

advise exhaust back box corroded advise n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,909 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 PXK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold 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 PXK, 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 FD53 PXK registered?

FD53 PXK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is FD53 PXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 PXK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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