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SV53 FVU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,935 mi
Last recorded102,935 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FVU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,935 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 102,935 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,910 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 100,736 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,925 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 98,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,487 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,041 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 94,031 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped at fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 88,706 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 88,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 83,636 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 83,636 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 79,058 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 79,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 May 2011 74,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 74,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 69,567 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,350 miles

unable to see main brake pipes , covered in undereal

Fail 26 May 2009 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

unable to see main brake pipes , covered in undereal

Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,380 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,784 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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SV53 FVU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV53 FVU, 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 SV53 FVU registered?

SV53 FVU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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