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DU53 ZKA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,004 mi
Last recorded165,004 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ZKA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 165,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 160,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 160,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 154,408 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 154,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 141,139 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 104,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,962 miles

both front top suspension bearings rough from lock to lock

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,896 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn low

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

handbrake travel high

Fail 19 Oct 2009 79,896 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn low

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,321 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,512 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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DU53 ZKA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 ZKA, 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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DU53 ZKA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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