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FY53 GXC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,634 mi
Last recorded75,634 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 GXC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,634 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,634 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 74,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - requires replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at union - requires replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,056 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear of exhaust very corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,858 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 47,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,264 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,170 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,735 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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FY53 GXC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY53 GXC, 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 FY53 GXC registered?

FY53 GXC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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