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FE53 TZY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,662 mi
Last recorded112,662 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TZY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 112,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,029 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 102,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,457 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 68,430 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,499 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f inner steering rack arm very slight movement.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,869 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,103 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 26,103 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 TZY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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