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RN52 FXZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,517 mi
Last recorded118,517 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FXZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 107,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2014 107,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Feb 2013 95,853 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 95,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,652 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 49,652 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,810 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,208 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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RN52 FXZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RN52 FXZ, 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 RN52 FXZ registered?

RN52 FXZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is RN52 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 FXZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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