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FG53 UFW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,690 mi
Last recorded149,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 149,690 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 149,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,664 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 128,375 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 113,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,573 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,312 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,744 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,753 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,175 miles

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

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

Vehicle has a plastic engine undertray fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Vehicle has a plastic engine undertray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,665 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 28,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UFW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

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

Is FG53 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 UFW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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