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RE53 FDM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,954 mi
Last recorded43,954 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FDM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,008 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 40,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,977 miles

Central stop lamp missing.

Fail 10 Jan 2019 35,977 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,634 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,283 miles

Centre high level stop lamp missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on rear brakes not detected on RBT

Fail 1 Sep 2016 34,283 miles

Centre high level stop lamp missing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on rear brakes not detected on RBT

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,581 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 33,581 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,857 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,313 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,647 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,693 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,786 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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RE53 FDM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE53 FDM, 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 RE53 FDM registered?

RE53 FDM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RE53 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 FDM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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