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FV52 XAO

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,139 mi
Last recorded63,139 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 XAO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,139 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 63,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,599 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,599 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,806 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 49,569 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 49,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 48,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,553 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,588 miles

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

eye level brake light has 2 bulbs not working but more than half the light is working

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,182 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 40,182 miles

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

2 of the multiple highlevel stop lamp bulbs inop

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,850 miles

1/4 of high level brake lamp inop

handbrake noisey in roller brake tester

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on outside edge

one of four washer jets not working but supplying suffiecent washer liquid

Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,307 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 22,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 22,437 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 XAO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

FV52 XAO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is FV52 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 XAO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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