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FG52 XRT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,313 mi
Last recorded154,313 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XRT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 154,313 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 154,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 141,345 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 141,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 127,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,910 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 101,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,259 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,249 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 87,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,242 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,214 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,986 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,464 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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FG52 XRT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG52 XRT, 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 FG52 XRT registered?

FG52 XRT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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