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MA53 SKX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,164 mi
Last recorded67,164 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 SKX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,220 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,543 miles

SLIGHT CRACK IN WINDSCREEN. NOT IN DRIVERS VISION

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,501 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 50,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,558 miles

o/s/r parking brake performance low no lockout acheived

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slightly long handbrake travel

steel brake pipes fron/rear showing corrosion in various places

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,436 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,505 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,505 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,721 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 SKX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MA53 SKX, 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 MA53 SKX registered?

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

Is MA53 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 SKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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