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FX53 SVN

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,647 mi
Last recorded158,647 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 158,647 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 158,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 147,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 147,852 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,272 miles

Nearside damage to outer sill nearside centre

Fail 18 Apr 2019 131,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside damage to outer sill nearside centre

Pass 8 May 2018 117,358 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 117,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 10,622 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 106,302 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 93,969 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 93,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 83,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 77,427 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,136 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,077 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,850 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 68,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 60,511 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,622 miles

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 40,073 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,240 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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FX53 SVN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SVN, 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 FX53 SVN registered?

FX53 SVN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is FX53 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 SVN shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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