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AV53 MKA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,539 mi
Last recorded48,539 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MKA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,539 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,211 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly front offside & nearside (2.5.B.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear offside & nearside upper (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

corrosion forming on both front driveshafts

rear exhaust system deteriorating

slight wear/noise in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,379 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear offside & nearside upper (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front offside & nearside lower (2.4.G.2)

knocking in steering

rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,453 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 43,453 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,815 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,520 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,429 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 29,429 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,388 miles

Hand brake has high travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,094 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 14,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,634 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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AV53 MKA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV53 MKA, 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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AV53 MKA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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