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FP53 ZGG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,359 mi
Last recorded69,359 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZGG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,359 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 69,356 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer rubber mounts snapped x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 69,353 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 67,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 67,145 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,153 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,652 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 52,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,412 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 37,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 28,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 28,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,502 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 22 Jan 2010 12,034 miles

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,942 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 6 Dec 2007 8,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 6,145 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 6,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FP53 ZGG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP53 ZGG, 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 FP53 ZGG registered?

FP53 ZGG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is FP53 ZGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 ZGG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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