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MC53 FKV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,312 mi
Last recorded139,312 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FKV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 139,312 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 135,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s n/s main pipes from from bulkhead to floor slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 135,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s mains from bulkhead to floor (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 130,389 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 126,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front upper strut bearings slightly stiff not effecting operation of steering

offside front seat belt slight fluffing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 126,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front upper strut bearings slightly stiff not effecting operation of steering

offside front seat belt slight fluffing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 116,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise n/s washer jet adjustment

clutch pedal rubber split

Fail 4 Feb 2011 104,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise n/s washer jet adjustment

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 96,692 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,916 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,767 miles

service is over due by 1500 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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MC53 FKV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MC53 FKV, 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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MC53 FKV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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