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FV52 URM

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,034 mi
Last recorded115,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 URM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,034 miles

LIGHTS ON DASH

UNDER TRAY FITTED / BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIS CORRODING

Fail 9 Jun 2015 115,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

LIGHTS ON DASH

UNDER TRAY FITTED / BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIS CORRODING

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,294 miles

O/S/F WISHBONE INNER ARM BUSH WEARING /SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SUSPESION UNITS

Fail 26 Jun 2014 107,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F WISHBONE INNER ARM BUSH WEARING /SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SUSPESION UNITS

Pass 16 May 2013 95,074 miles

REAR BOX CORRODING X SLIGHT BLOW / FRONT DISCS CORRODING / UNDER TRAY X SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,463 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

front wipers poor

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust boix corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 86,755 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2010 80,335 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,335 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 71,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,588 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 41,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,673 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 URM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV52 URM, 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 FV52 URM registered?

FV52 URM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is FV52 URM safe to buy?

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