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FL53 ZMY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,090 mi
Last recorded126,090 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZMY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 126,090 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,700 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 114,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 110,163 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,163 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,308 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 103,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,345 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,445 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 88,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 84,102 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,102 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,822 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,754 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 66,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,191 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 35,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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FL53 ZMY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver 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 FL53 ZMY, 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 FL53 ZMY registered?

FL53 ZMY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FL53 ZMY safe to buy?

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