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AV53 SRY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

30,963 mi
Last recorded30,963 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 30,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplying brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 30,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 30,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished but not to excess

Offside Front tyre is perished but not to excess

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished but not to excess

Fail 29 Jan 2018 29,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished but not to excess

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front tyre is perished but not to excess

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished but not to excess

Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,206 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished but not to excess

Offside Front tyre is perished but not to excess

Offside Rear tyre is perished but not to excess

Fail 24 Jan 2017 29,206 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished but not to excess

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre is perished but not to excess

Offside Rear tyre is perished but not to excess

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate is slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,557 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 28,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,868 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 27,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,137 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 27,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise that the exhaust system is deteriorated but is not leaking and is adequatly supported.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,690 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise that the offside front and rear brake disc surfaces are pitted but not yet to excess.

advise that the sidewalls of all tyres are perished but not yet to excess.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,986 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 23,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 21,590 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,053 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 SRY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

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

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