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FY53 KWG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,771 mi
Last recorded137,771 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KWG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 137,771 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 119,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,685 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 102,685 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,148 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,695 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,161 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,402 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 KWG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY53 KWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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