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ML53 PXK

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,781 mi
Last recorded144,781 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 PXK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 144,781 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 144,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 129,793 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE MISSING

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT BEARINGS STARTING TO SEIZE

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE + N/S/R

Fail 18 Apr 2012 129,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE MISSING

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT BEARINGS STARTING TO SEIZE

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE + N/S/R

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 112,264 miles

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

exhaust heat sheild insecure

play in offside track rod end

Fail 14 Apr 2011 112,264 miles

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

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

exhaust heat sheild insecure

play in offside track rod end

Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,363 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 59,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,883 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,105 miles

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

advise hand brake has little reserve travel left

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 PXK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

ML53 PXK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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