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MC53 FZK

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,411 mi
Last recorded207,411 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FZK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 207,411 miles

rear suspension arms very rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2015 207,411 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear suspension arms very rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2014 187,323 miles

front brake pipes on bulkhead showing signs of rust

nsf lower ball joint slight play

nsf lower suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 1 May 2013 169,893 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 169,889 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 149,337 miles

main beam tell tale does not always work

o/s front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 149,337 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

air bag light on

main beam tell tale does not always work

o/s front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 128,685 miles

air bag light on

n/s/r sill pushed in and o/s/f under arch cover damaged

Fail 28 May 2011 128,685 miles

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/r sill pushed in and o/s/f under arch cover damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2010 103,385 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 103,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

parking brake has lon g travel

Fail 19 Jun 2009 86,463 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,753 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s & n/s track rod ends have very slight play. advise replace 3 months

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,753 miles

o/s & n/s track rod ends have very slight play. advise replace 3 months

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,555 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 70,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,041 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 FZK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MC53 FZK, 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 FZK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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