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FG53 MXU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,492 mi
Last recorded90,492 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 MXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,492 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling hub (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,242 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,225 miles

Front o/s indicator faded

Travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,743 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 63,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,190 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,190 miles

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

N/S/R spring cannot fully inspect

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,196 miles

Puncture O/S/R

both rear tyres worn on outside edges

handbrake travel high just passed test

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,334 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 37,333 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,266 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG53 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

FG53 MXU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FG53 MXU safe to buy?

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