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ML53 ZWK

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,959 mi
Last recorded102,959 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZWK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 102,959 miles

Nails in offside front tyre.

Nearside front suspension arm bush poor condition.

Offside front suspension arm bush poor condition.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Scratches in windscreen.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Fail 18 May 2010 102,915 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nails in offside front tyre.

Nearside front suspension arm bush poor condition.

Offside front suspension arm bush poor condition.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Scratches in windscreen.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 27 May 2009 97,324 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 May 2009 97,071 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 90,043 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 90,042 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 82,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 66,679 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 ZWK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

ML53 ZWK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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