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FV52 OWD

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 OWD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 137,483 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 137,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 132,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 122,502 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

back box corroded

both rear drop link gaiters slightly deteriorated

offside rear lamp slightly insecure

rear axle mounting slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,133 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 85,133 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,092 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,926 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,553 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,628 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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FV52 OWD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV52 OWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 OWD registered?

FV52 OWD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FV52 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 OWD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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