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HW52 FMJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,283 mi
Last recorded79,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FMJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,283 miles

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

nearside and offside rear doors not opening from inside suspect child locks on

nearside and offside rear tyres slighty worn on inner section

Fail 7 Jun 2013 79,283 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

nearside and offside rear doors not opening from inside suspect child locks on

nearside and offside rear tyres slighty worn on inner section

Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear tyres slight wear on inner/outer section

offside front tyre slight wearon inner section

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,825 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slight wear on inner/outer section

offside front tyre slight wearon inner section

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,608 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 54,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,508 miles

.. nearside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3/4mm of tread wearing on outer section

.. strong advise nearside/offside front tyres getting low in tread depth 2/3mm of tread left change soon

// offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3/4mm of tread left

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,041 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 19,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,709 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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HW52 FMJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW52 FMJ, 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 HW52 FMJ registered?

HW52 FMJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is HW52 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 FMJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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