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FG53 UFU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,063 mi
Last recorded146,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UFU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 146,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 146,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 132,615 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet lever broken

n/s/r tyre is worn

o/s/f tyre is worn

Fail 16 Jan 2019 132,576 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet lever broken

n/s/r tyre is worn

o/s/f tyre is worn

rear brake discs are rusted and WORN

Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 120,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 93H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,798 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 104,106 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2015 104,019 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,993 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 71,231 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,236 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension arm bushes rubber bonding deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,369 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,607 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,662 miles

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

long pull on hand brake

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 UFU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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