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MT53 MDY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,629 mi
Last recorded111,629 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 MDY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 111,629 miles

all 4 indicator lamp bulbs fading

slight leak at power steering rack nearside

Fail 24 May 2017 116,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 indicator lamp bulbs fading

slight leak at power steering rack nearside

Pass 3 May 2016 109,494 miles

all indicators slightly discoloured/white

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 109,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear & leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all indicators slightly discoloured/white

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,280 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,502 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,284 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 59,284 miles

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

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

heatsheild loose

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 52,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,349 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,666 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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MT53 MDY 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT53 MDY, 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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MT53 MDY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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