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FG53 BXJ

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 BXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,774 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,765 miles

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

near side brake stiff

Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,859 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 80,177 miles

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,511 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 75,511 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,589 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 67,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FG53 BXJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FG53 BXJ, 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 FG53 BXJ registered?

FG53 BXJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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