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FH53 MYY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,180 mi
Last recorded67,180 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MYY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,180 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,133 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front and rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre perished /cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2017 64,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to deteriorate both front (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre perished /cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,206 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,528 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,143 miles

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

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

advise front noplate in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2012 41,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise front noplate in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,431 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,594 miles

Brake flexi hoses perished & metal ends corroded

Engine bay undertray fitted

Front brake pads over 50% worn

Front indicators faded

Heavy surface corrosion to varius brake pipes

Minor corrosion dents & scratches to various panels

Rear brake discs slightly corroded & worn

Rear coil spring bases obscured by suspension arms

Rear silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,028 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn, pads look low,

Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,202 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 26,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,783 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 MYY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYY, 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 MYY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is FH53 MYY safe to buy?

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