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FH53 GJG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GJG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,185 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 104,176 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 101,370 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 101,358 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,990 miles

Offside Rear brake pad depth warningwire detached

Pass 9 Jun 2016 94,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pipes corroded

Slight play in front anti roll bar

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2015 90,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pipes corroded

Slight play in front anti roll bar

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre poor

rear coil springs rusty

rear subframe and rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 83,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre poor

rear coil springs rusty

rear subframe and rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,461 miles

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre treads very badly stepped

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 3 Jun 2013 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

front brake pads worn

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r tyre treads very badly stepped

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,150 miles

dents and scratches to body panels

hand brake travel high

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,848 miles

air bag lamp on

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges slighty

both rear shock absorbers very slight misting

engine undertray fitted signs of oil leak n/s/f of tray ,tray insecure in places

n/s/f outer washer jet blocked inner ok

rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

rear towbar slight corrosion

tow eye cover missing of bumper

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,809 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges slighty

both rear shock absorbers very slight misting

engine undertray fitted signs of oil leak n/s/f of tray ,tray insecure in places

n/s/f outer washer jet blocked inner ok

rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

rear towbar slight corrosion

tow eye cover missing of bumper

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,650 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on at time of test

corrosion to both long centre brake pipes

high travel to handbrake lever

light corrosion to under body

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,263 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 22,295 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped †Front brake pads wearing low

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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FH53 GJG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH53 GJG, 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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FH53 GJG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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