MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
rear brakes binding slightly
slight corrosion on all 4 discs
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
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)
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)
exhaust shield front loose
n/s rear wing bodywork damage
rear discs corroded
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Sticker in windscreen
Sticker in windscreen
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake pads getting low on wear
nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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