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AV53 SFJ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,522 mi
Last recorded72,522 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 SFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 72,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer box mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,783 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 70,783 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,640 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,963 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,364 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 57,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 53,467 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 53,467 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,770 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,480 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,580 miles

Coolant leak from engine area.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,136 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 SFJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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