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DV53 OVY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,642 mi
Last recorded136,642 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OVY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 136,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 115,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 115,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 94,265 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 94,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust centre to rear heat sheild damaged and loose

handbrake meets efficiency level and locks both wheels but does not have much reserve travel

rear brake discs corrodded

Pass 28 Oct 2006 72,571 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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DV53 OVY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV53 OVY, 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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DV53 OVY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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