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RG53 FKF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,597 mi
Last recorded72,597 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 72,593 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,586 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake caliper spring missing

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,689 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,843 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,236 miles

centre and rear exhaust joints slight leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 49,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust joints slight leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,731 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 39,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,761 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 31,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,875 miles

nearside front tyre nailed x2

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,796 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,941 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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RG53 FKF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RG53 FKF, 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 RG53 FKF registered?

RG53 FKF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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