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PX53 ZGL

2003 Rover 75

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,956 mi
Last recorded91,956 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZGL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of inner sills (2.4.A.3)

front macpheson strut upper support bearing making slight noise when turning

o/s wiper blade torn but still clearing ok

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres starting to wear close to 2mm tread bars still ok

both front macpherson strut upper support bearing assembly making noise when turned

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both front upper support bearing assemble on struts making noise when turning

small tear in o/s wiper blade still clearing ok

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,177 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight coolant leak from engine.

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 67,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight coolant leak from engine.

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,440 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,266 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f macpherson strut upper attachment slightly stiff causing spring to judder slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,634 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 43,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,158 miles

FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES CRACKED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 36,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES CRACKED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,364 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,071 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 13,071 miles

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

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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PX53 ZGL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PX53 ZGL, 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 PX53 ZGL registered?

PX53 ZGL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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