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FY52 ZDA

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 ZDA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2019 140,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside washer jet not working and offside jet not powerful enough to hit screen properly (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light not giving a pattern, lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light not giving a pattern, lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached rear light unit (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front bonnet catch faulty and not working on nearside but bonnet is secure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 140,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both dip beams slightly dull

nsf washer blocked but osf still clears screen ok

Pass 19 Dec 2016 140,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy beam image not as sharpe as should be (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 140,433 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 135,609 miles

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

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

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

both sides front brake backing plates badly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 129,168 miles

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Fail 12 Dec 2013 129,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2012 120,810 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 120,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heat shield at front not secured to body

Pass 13 Dec 2011 111,117 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 111,117 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 102,365 miles

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

slight damage to offside front outer sill

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,935 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 94,933 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate poor condition

offside rear brake noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,322 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 68,267 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 68,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 52,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 52,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,807 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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FY52 ZDA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY52 ZDA, 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 FY52 ZDA registered?

FY52 ZDA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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