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ML53 EDF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,252 mi
Last recorded155,252 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EDF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 155,252 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

front tyres worn on the inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhausr box corrodrd

Fail 8 May 2014 155,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

front tyres worn on the inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhausr box corrodrd

Pass 30 Apr 2013 136,565 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 136,565 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 107,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 102,994 miles

nearside rear slight noise

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,481 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 58,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 3 Aug 2010 58,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,712 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,709 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,407 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 54,404 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,910 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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ML53 EDF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML53 EDF, 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 ML53 EDF registered?

ML53 EDF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is ML53 EDF safe to buy?

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