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DU53 ZMV

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,459 mi
Last recorded126,459 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ZMV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

general under body rust

Fail 24 Oct 2018 126,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

general under body rust

Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 118,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 109,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,500 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,587 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 77,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,496 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,306 miles

NEAR-SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPNSION ARM BUSH IS PARTIALLY SPLIT.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,356 miles

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

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

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

engine undershield fitted and partly insecure

exhaust emissions just below maximum limit

Fail 12 Oct 2009 38,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine undershield fitted and partly insecure

exhaust emissions just below maximum limit

Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,486 miles

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

engine under tray fitted ,unable to test all iteams

rear plate slightley warn

Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

engine under tray fitted ,unable to test all iteams

rear plate slightley warn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,761 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,161 miles

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

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 ZMV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU53 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

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

Is DU53 ZMV safe to buy?

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