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AV53 TZB

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

102,451 mi
Last recorded102,451 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TZB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 102,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 99,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 99,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 97,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,938 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,312 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,292 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,386 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,783 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 TZB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

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

Is AV53 TZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 TZB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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