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FE53 MGZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,470 mi
Last recorded125,470 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 MGZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 125,470 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,024 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 57,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,453 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,428 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 48,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,909 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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FE53 MGZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

FE53 MGZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 MGZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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