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FM53 HSC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,199 mi
Last recorded106,199 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HSC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded - req attention (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,959 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

tyre tread depths all on 5mm 195/65R15 91H

Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aimed off screen (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber split

tyre tread depths all on 5mm 195/65R15 91H

Pass 19 Jul 2014 95,894 miles

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

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

front suspension top mounts noise

wipers in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2014 95,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front suspension top mounts noise

wipers in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2013 80,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,919 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in grease - making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,182 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,231 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 30,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,545 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,761 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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FM53 HSC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM53 HSC, 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 FM53 HSC registered?

FM53 HSC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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