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FE53 JCX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,433 mi
Last recorded95,433 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JCX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,433 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 95,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 84,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,845 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,006 miles

hand brake travel close to max

Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush see chalk mark (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel close to max

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,156 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,150 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,256 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,707 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,708 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,849 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 877 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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FE53 JCX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 JCX registered?

FE53 JCX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FE53 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 JCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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