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FV53 ACJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,257 mi
Last recorded133,257 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 ACJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 133,257 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2019 133,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 123,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 194,234 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 194,234 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded fornt to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,800 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,621 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,522 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,122 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,612 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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FV53 ACJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV53 ACJ, 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 FV53 ACJ registered?

FV53 ACJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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