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FY53 TTZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,728 mi
Last recorded115,728 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 TTZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,728 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2020 100,774 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,563 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,789 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,652 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,732 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,056 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 55,877 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,229 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,094 miles

centre silencer starting to corrode around seams

front brake pads look low through wheels.

signs of a possible coolant leak from top hose.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,078 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,447 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,164 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)

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 TTZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

Is FY53 TTZ safe to buy?

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