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DU53 ZLX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,346 mi
Last recorded165,346 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ZLX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 165,346 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2015 138,973 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 138,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 125,599 miles

screen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 120,035 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 111,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,689 miles

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,906 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,110 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,820 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,436 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,997 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 ZLX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZLX, 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 DU53 ZLX registered?

DU53 ZLX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DU53 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 ZLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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