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MM53 AVZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,209 mi
Last recorded152,209 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 AVZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 152,209 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 152,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 142,304 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 136,281 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,561 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing noisey (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 120,551 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing noisey (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 116,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine underbody cover insecure

exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 116,850 miles

engine underbody cover insecure

exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 111,240 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 103,179 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 103,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,831 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 14 Dec 2010 93,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,709 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 71,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,816 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 61,816 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 47,950 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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MM53 AVZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MM53 AVZ, 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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MM53 AVZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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