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VE53 FSX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,894 mi
Last recorded50,894 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FSX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,172 miles

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush has deterioration

nearside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion not considered excessive

offside front lower wishbone rear bushes have deterioration

offside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion not considered excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 45,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front top spring mounts have noisey operation

rear suspension and chassis have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,977 miles

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

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

exhaust catalyst box rattle

rear exhaust box and strap corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 41,977 miles

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

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

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

exhaust catalyst box rattle

rear exhaust box and strap corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,157 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,268 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,709 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 31,709 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,984 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 26,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,193 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 23,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,710 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen. p.a.s and auxillary belts starting to crack.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 16,899 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,915 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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VE53 FSX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VE53 FSX, 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 VE53 FSX registered?

VE53 FSX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 FSX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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