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AU53 ONP

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ONP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,940 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Play in OSF drop link.

Play in OSF track rod end.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,940 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in OSF drop link.

Play in OSF track rod end.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,718 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

Fail 15 Oct 2020 91,718 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes nearside and offside at flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,521 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,518 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,333 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,156 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,496 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,073 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,482 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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AU53 ONP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU53 ONP, 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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AU53 ONP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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