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FG53 PKU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 139,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (both upper & lower ball joints) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 111,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 27 May 2016 96,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,330 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 80,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2014 74,438 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 68,472 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,111 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,169 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,052 miles

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

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 PKU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 PKU registered?

FG53 PKU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is FG53 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 PKU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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