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MA53 SKV

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

70,912 mi
Last recorded70,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 SKV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded in many areas

Fail 20 Jan 2023 70,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded in many areas

Pass 3 Feb 2022 70,868 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 215/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 70,868 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective All head lamp lens. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 215/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various other brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine under tray loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tearing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jan 2021 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various other brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine under tray loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tearing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall and heavily perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre heavily perished in tread

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished in tread

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 65,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,988 miles

Both front lower suspension arm gaiters deteriorated

Engine covers/under trays fitted obscuring some components

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,312 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,426 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,863 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 52,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,821 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,890 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 29,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,521 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 25,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,082 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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MA53 SKV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MA53 SKV, 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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MA53 SKV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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