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FY53 SZL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,318 mi
Last recorded90,318 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,318 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,810 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,494 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,729 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,652 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 SZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY53 SZL, 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

How do I check the history of FY53 SZL?

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What year was FY53 SZL registered?

FY53 SZL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FY53 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 SZL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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