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SJ53 FVY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,063 mi
Last recorded80,063 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FVY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 77,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,392 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,392 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Under bonnet. (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,876 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 55,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,707 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,844 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,430 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,904 miles

advise strut top mountings noisey

Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,187 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,244 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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SJ53 FVY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ53 FVY, 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 SJ53 FVY registered?

SJ53 FVY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is SJ53 FVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ53 FVY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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