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FE53 FMK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,753 mi
Last recorded159,753 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 FMK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 159,753 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 159,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 146,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 146,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 141,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, fitted wrong way round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 141,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

All brake pipes coverd in paint/material

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, fitted wrong way round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 135,589 miles

rear silencer blowing,nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 17 Oct 2019 129,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 117,912 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 101,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,705 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,775 miles

light switch adjusted

towing ball missing at the time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2015 81,763 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven Park Brake (3.7.B.2)

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

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

light switch adjusted

towing ball missing at the time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,879 miles

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel.

Pass 27 Aug 2012 55,644 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,185 miles

all tyres are on 2mm depth left

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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FE53 FMK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE53 FMK, 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 FE53 FMK registered?

FE53 FMK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FE53 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 FMK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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