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FH52 ZYF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 ZYF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 98,678 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,679 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front INDICATORS STARTING TO TURN WHITE

Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,185 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 91,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,612 miles

Front and rear discs getting rusty ok till pads wear out

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,579 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,986 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,924 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased at clips

washers only working on one jet

Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes greased at clips

washers only working on one jet

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,718 miles

Both front brake discs worn, borderline

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,527 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,663 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,980 miles

coolant level looks low

o/s hand brake shoes grabing

Fail 14 Dec 2007 27,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coolant level looks low

o/s hand brake shoes grabing

Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,550 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 20,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 15,381 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 15,381 miles

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

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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FH52 ZYF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH52 ZYF, 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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FH52 ZYF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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