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AV53 TZL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,505 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,778 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,591 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 71,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,173 miles

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

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,693 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,685 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,363 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 48,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,914 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,005 miles

emissions visual pass wont detect too clean

Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,044 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,824 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 23,824 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

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

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