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FIL 5258

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,434 mi
Last recorded194,434 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 5258
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 194,434 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 194,428 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 182,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 169,036 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 169,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 154,639 miles

slight split in n/s/f antiroll bar ball joint boot. handbrake lever near end of travel.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 140,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 140,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 122,326 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,702 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 94,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 80,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 65,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 48,852 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 48,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,583 miles

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

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

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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FIL 5258 is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FIL 5258, 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 FIL 5258 registered?

FIL 5258 is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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