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ML53 ZWM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,533 mi
Last recorded149,533 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZWM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 149,533 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 149,516 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 149,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt on (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely 31 (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt on (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front unable to view inner pads

Front under tray broken

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

brake pad lamp on

under body parts dirty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 141,256 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 141,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 136,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 135,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 1,731 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 122,418 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 122,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 115,245 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 115,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 114,570 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyer slight cut no cords exposed

Pass 15 Oct 2010 114,570 miles

nsf tyer slight cut no cords exposed

Pass 8 Oct 2009 101,470 miles

nearside sill damage

wipers noisey

Fail 8 Oct 2009 101,470 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs badly lipped & worn

nearside sill damage

rear brake discs badly lipped & ;lipped

wipers noisey

Fail 24 Oct 2008 84,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres 3 mm 225 45 17 w reinforced

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,682 miles

rear tyres 3 mm 225 45 17 w reinforced

Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,921 miles

airbag warning light on

exhaust system corroded

offside sill damaged

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 ZWM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

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

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