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FH53 GKD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,100 mi
Last recorded99,100 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GKD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 99,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,717 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 86,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside main front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 60,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large rear mounting bush (see chalk mark) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 49,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,974 miles

Handbrake lever travel

Slight deterioration to the exhaust system at rear

Slight surface corrosion to both main front to rear brake pipes at rear

Fail 19 Nov 2012 45,974 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake lever travel

Slight deterioration to the exhaust system at rear

Slight surface corrosion to both main front to rear brake pipes at rear

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both main front to rear brake pipes at rear showing sign's of corrosion

exhaust rear section corroded through the first skin

hand brake lever travel

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,394 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,459 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,526 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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FH53 GKD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKD, 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 GKD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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