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AV53 TZH

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,310 mi
Last recorded124,310 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TZH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 124,310 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 124,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,347 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 121,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,744 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 116,744 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,594 miles

Both anti rattle clips missing on rear brakes

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 107,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 105,575 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 105,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 96,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,773 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,506 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 79,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,634 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 70,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,173 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,221 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 TZH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

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

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