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DT53 LAY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,517 mi
Last recorded42,517 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT53 LAY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,517 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 39,282 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,024 miles

Slight wear front lower arms rear bushes Hand brake long travel

Fail 30 Aug 2012 38,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight wear front lower arms rear bushes Hand brake long travel

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,612 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,457 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 32,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,309 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 21,892 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 21,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,244 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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DT53 LAY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DT53 LAY, 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 DT53 LAY registered?

DT53 LAY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DT53 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT53 LAY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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