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FY53 GXU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,751 mi
Last recorded85,751 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 GXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 83,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 77,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 77,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 73,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 70,992 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 70,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rear x 2. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 68,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

minor corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 59,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,445 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight noise fron the o/s and n/s/front suspension top bearings when the steering is rocked

Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,994 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,345 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres tread depths getting low

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,399 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,873 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 23,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,664 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 GXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 GXU registered?

FY53 GXU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FY53 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 GXU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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