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MK53 APO

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

215,995 mi
Last recorded215,995 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 APO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 215,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

play in rack joints

Fail 9 Mar 2015 215,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

INDICATORS WORKING ON MOTABILITY SWITCH

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 215,468 miles

INDICATORS WORKING ON MOTABILITY SWITCH

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 211,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 182,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 161,231 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 161,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear reversing light inop

Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 112,574 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 111,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 103,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 100,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 93,206 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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MK53 APO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel 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 MK53 APO, 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 MK53 APO registered?

MK53 APO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is MK53 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 APO 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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