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RV53 TZO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,278 mi
Last recorded202,278 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TZO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 202,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 189,357 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 189,355 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 178,724 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 177,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 147,797 miles

n/s/f tyre very low outer edge.(change asap)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 138,672 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 127,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 117,607 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 117,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,394 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 92,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,862 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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RV53 TZO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV53 TZO, 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 RV53 TZO registered?

RV53 TZO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RV53 TZO safe to buy?

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