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FG53 PLN

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,415 mi
Last recorded200,415 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 PLN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 200,415 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 200,387 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 194,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 186,126 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 24 Aug 2018 186,126 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 20 Jul 2018 186,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 172,910 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 172,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 161,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing staring to seize

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 161,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing staring to seize

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 151,579 miles

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

rear tyres uneven wear pattern

Fail 21 Jul 2015 151,579 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

uneven wear pattern-both front tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2014 139,542 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 139,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 133,029 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 131,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 126,774 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 120,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 113,576 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 113,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 106,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 106,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,969 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,395 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 80,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front spot lamp broken / damaged

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 PLN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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