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FG53 BYA

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,630 mi
Last recorded56,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 BYA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,179 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Slight blow on exhaust system.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,103 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 50,103 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,900 miles

Scratches on body.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,412 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 46,002 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 46,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST JOINT LOOSE BETWEEN CENTRE AND BACK BOX,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,247 miles

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

General underbody and component corrosion.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 34,246 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

general underbody and component corrosion

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,532 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake disc borderline

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,963 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,586 miles

air bag light on

corrosion and wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,647 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,027 miles

rear tyres

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 BYA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red 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 FG53 BYA, 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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FG53 BYA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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