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AV53 SYH

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,846 mi
Last recorded77,846 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 SYH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 77,846 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,486 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 73,484 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Bonnet release lever insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,680 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 60,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 50,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,303 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,232 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyres have 2mm of tread left on inside and outside edges,legal limit is 1.6 mm

Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,568 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 18,568 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,279 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 SYH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver 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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

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

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