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AV53 TYZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,123 mi
Last recorded140,123 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TYZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 140,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 137,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer sills have slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2019 137,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer sills have slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2018 132,564 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 132,564 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,637 miles

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

rear and centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 104,572 miles

n/s/r brake signs of overheating

Fail 26 Oct 2009 100,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/r brake signs of overheating

Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,085 miles

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

n/s/r brake signs of overheating

Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,445 miles

n/s/f strut top bering

Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 68,543 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TYZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

AV53 TYZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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