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DY53 AVL

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 AVL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too brake flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of some test items

Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too brake flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 92,346 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 92,346 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,273 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 76,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,406 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,991 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,108 miles

advise engine covers to be removed for a proper inspection

front to rear brake pipes rusting

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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DY53 AVL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY53 AVL, 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 DY53 AVL registered?

DY53 AVL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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