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RE53 ZWL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,103 mi
Last recorded84,103 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ZWL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 84,103 miles

Central Rear Wants spraying with oil underneath as getting rusty condition, to protect condition of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 84,103 miles

Central Rear Wants spraying with oil underneath as getting rusty condition, to protect condition of vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needed polishing, polished (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs slightly rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 83,899 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever inoperative handbrake failed, not operative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs slightly rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 83,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced all 4 headlights badly dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened l/h rear suspension spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working r/h front indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blade rubbers split badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively r/h rear brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,739 miles

Central Rear handbrake needs adjusting

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 82,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,904 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,732 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine pans

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,190 miles

front indicators faded

stains on petrol tank

Fail 23 Sep 2016 64,190 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front indicators faded

stains on petrol tank

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,802 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Engine Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Deteriorate But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Front Slight Wear On Brake Discs

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate

Rear Slight Wear On Brake Discs

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,367 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 41,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,061 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 34,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,005 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,869 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,090 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 ZWL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

RE53 ZWL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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