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NU53 SXV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 SXV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside coated

Fail 12 Jun 2026 81,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heatsheild insecure at tank

underside coated

Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,230 miles

underside coated

Fail 13 Jun 2025 71,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

underside coated

Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,589 miles

reverse lights not working.

Fail 23 Jun 2022 60,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2022 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,923 miles

NSF top strut mounting / bearing slightly 'jumpy' when worked Lock to lock

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe (just before axle flexi) corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding slightly from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer 'outer skin' corroding slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2021 57,923 miles

NSF top strut mounting / bearing slightly 'jumpy' when worked Lock to lock

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe (just before axle flexi) corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding slightly from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer 'outer skin' corroding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,859 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 53,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,511 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 47,829 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,906 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,844 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,991 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 35,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,406 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 24,406 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,937 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 17,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,103 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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NU53 SXV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU53 SXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU53 SXV registered?

NU53 SXV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is NU53 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 SXV shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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