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FM52 AFJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,409 mi
Last recorded101,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 AFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slight earth

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all discs have surface corrosion

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

exhaust shield loose front

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 101,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slight earth

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all discs have surface corrosion

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

exhaust shield loose front

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,865 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion on all 4 discs

Fail 10 Mar 2017 98,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion on all 4 discs

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 98,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,562 miles

exhaust shield front loose

n/s rear wing bodywork damage

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 95,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust shield front loose

n/s rear wing bodywork damage

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,908 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,414 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 84,168 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 64,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 64,638 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 54,202 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)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sticker in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,082 miles

Sticker in windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2007 36,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads getting low on wear

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,086 miles

front brake pads getting low on wear

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

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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FM52 AFJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FM52 AFJ, 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 FM52 AFJ registered?

FM52 AFJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is FM52 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 AFJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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