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AV53 TZO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,085 mi
Last recorded198,085 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TZO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 198,085 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded.

Offside Front Slight play in steering arm.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 188,327 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting slightly.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from handbrake.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 180,267 miles

Both front ball joint covers starting to split slightly.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 173,702 miles

Slight PAS Oil leak near reservoir

Slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Various suspension joint gaiters perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 162,648 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 9 Oct 2017 154,988 miles

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

both headlights slightly deteriorated

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2016 145,617 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,767 miles

Clutch heavy

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 15 Oct 2014 126,637 miles

Both front lower suspension arms ,rear bushes splitting

Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,848 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

front brake discs worn

o/s mirror insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,452 miles

Front road spring noise

Front to rear brake pipe corroding behind clips

Hand brake travel high

Noise from pedal box when brake pressed

Service due ????

Fail 10 Oct 2011 96,452 miles

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

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

Front road spring noise

Front to rear brake pipe corroding behind clips

Hand brake travel high

N/S/F Sidelight dull

Noise from pedal box when brake pressed

Service due ????

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,778 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 57,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,493 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 45,493 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,134 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 TZO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TZO, 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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AV53 TZO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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