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AV53 SGO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,401 mi
Last recorded108,401 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 SGO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,895 miles

brake pad warning light on.

some handbrake lever travel.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 101,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pad warning light on.

some handbrake lever travel.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,037 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning indicator on

Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,774 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

poor pattern o/s headlight

Fail 18 Dec 2015 88,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

poor pattern o/s headlight

Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,970 miles

o/s/r park brake effort slightly low

water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 11 Dec 2014 79,970 miles

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

o/s/r park brake effort slightly low

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,164 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perishing

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perishing

o/s/r brake eff slightly low

some front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,268 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,412 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,486 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,774 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,108 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,517 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,906 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 SGO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SGO, 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 AV53 SGO registered?

AV53 SGO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is AV53 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 SGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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