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AV53 RYO

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,821 mi
Last recorded49,821 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RYO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,821 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,821 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,121 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,979 miles

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

battery insecure. mot failure item later 2012. fire risk. rectify asap.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 42,979 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

battery insecure. mot failure item later 2012. fire risk. rectify asap.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 42,353 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,098 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,851 miles

various pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,186 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,485 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 25,485 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 RYO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold 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 AV53 RYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 RYO registered?

AV53 RYO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AV53 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 RYO 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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