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AU52 SZG

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,426 mi
Last recorded99,426 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SZG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,426 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 99,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,140 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,745 miles

Nearside rear tyre has minor cut / damage to outer side wall.

Offside sun visor arm lose in mounting, but sunvisor secures ok.

power steering belt shows signs of wear suggest renewed.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

bad coolant leak from engine bay area

play o/s/f steering arm close to fail

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,049 miles

bad coolant leak from engine bay area

play o/s/f steering arm close to fail

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,787 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 64,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,521 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2006 58,594 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 58,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Corrosion to exhaust

Cuts to front tyre side walls

Damage to alloys

Hand brake handle grip loose

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel missing

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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AU52 SZG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU52 SZG, 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 AU52 SZG registered?

AU52 SZG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is AU52 SZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 SZG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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