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FV52 PDK

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,159 mi
Last recorded81,159 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 PDK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,009 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 80,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,701 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,427 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,421 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,079 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 66,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,350 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 48,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,393 miles

both front tyres getting close on tyre tread markers moulded on tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,830 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 PDK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

FV52 PDK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is FV52 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 PDK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV52 PDK have outstanding finance?

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