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AV53 SRU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,480 mi
Last recorded57,480 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 SRU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 57,480 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,688 miles

BOOT WET?

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

R/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AND TREAD CRACKING.

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,431 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN.

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

FRONT INDICATORS SLIGHTLY WHITE.

NO REAR FOG TELL TALE ON DASH ?

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,643 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,353 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 36,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,182 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 SRU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

AV53 SRU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AV53 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 SRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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