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FG53 RXX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,811 mi
Last recorded140,811 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,811 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake disc faces corroded

all rear suspension arms showing heavy corrosion

car covered in moss and algee

rear end inner sills heavily corroded around jacking points

Fail 18 Jun 2019 140,811 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front around bracket fixings (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam patterns produced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake disc faces corroded

all rear suspension arms showing heavy corrosion

car covered in moss and algee

rear end inner sills heavily corroded around jacking points

Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,759 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 140,755 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 139,837 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2014 139,837 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 133,831 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 133,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,235 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 118,746 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 111,625 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 111,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,279 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 106,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 95,069 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 95,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,322 miles

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 RXX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

FG53 RXX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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