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FX53 SHZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,576 mi
Last recorded153,576 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SHZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 153,576 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 153,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre brake light bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 147,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 147,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 133,644 miles

Nearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 133,644 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 131,054 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 131,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 127,674 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing in treads

Fail 4 Sep 2017 127,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre perishing in treads

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,671 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 119,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,987 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 112,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 106,419 miles

Center seatbelt not fitted at time of test

OSF strut top bearing is rough

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 106,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Center seatbelt not fitted at time of test

OSF strut top bearing is rough

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,187 miles

Slight seepage from rear fuel matrix

Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,877 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 92,859 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,898 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Sep 2010 83,898 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 79,818 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,543 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,799 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,566 miles

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

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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FX53 SHZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FX53 SHZ, 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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FX53 SHZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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