MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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.
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
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
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))
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 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))
Both front lower suspension arm gaiters deteriorated
Engine covers/under trays fitted obscuring some components
Various metal brake pipes corroded
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)
Engine covers fitted.
Under trays fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted.
Under trays fitted.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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