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RE53 OZV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,815 mi
Last recorded104,815 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 OZV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,815 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 104,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 103,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,410 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 100,410 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,099 miles

Front metal brake pipes rusted on the end

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,148 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 86,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

handbrake travel high

headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 80,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 80,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,534 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 62,200 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 62,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,133 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,588 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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RE53 OZV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RE53 OZV, 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 RE53 OZV registered?

RE53 OZV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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