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FH53 GWM

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,071 mi
Last recorded192,071 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GWM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 192,071 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on outer walls

underside sprayed with oil/grease

various suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 192,071 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking on outer walls

underside sprayed with oil/grease

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 190,153 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded recommend replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 185,472 miles

Front Upper Steering system slightly tight both front upper macpherson struts bearings a bit stiff on lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 168,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough mac strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

various suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 168,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough mac strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

various suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 168,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

bad engine oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2015 150,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 132,960 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 132,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 114,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 98,686 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 98,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 81,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,638 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 63,638 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,283 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,798 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,616 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 GWM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FH53 GWM, 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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What year was FH53 GWM registered?

FH53 GWM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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