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FY53 GYG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,466 mi
Last recorded132,466 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 GYG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 132,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake is borderline pass ,[advise adjust]

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,158 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 125,148 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,239 miles

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

exhaust been pasted up with sealer

rattle from engine

Fail 16 Sep 2016 116,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe - hole caused by corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rattle from engine

Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,856 miles

both front strut top bearings siezed/noisey

Fail 25 Aug 2015 109,790 miles

Electrical wiring insecure over engine and down bulkhead-fouling on air-con pipes (1.9.2a)

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

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

both front strut top bearings siezed/noisey

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,666 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front strut top bearings slightly seized

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,296 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,218 miles

Both top mount bearings knotchy causing front springs to twang

Exhaust tail pipe corroded outer skin

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,691 miles

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

front suspension top mounts noisey

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,897 miles

both front strut top bearings stiff

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,823 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,374 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,623 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 GYG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GYG, 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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FY53 GYG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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