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SA53 DCF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DCF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2009 141,661 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 132,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 116,066 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 93,321 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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SA53 DCF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA53 DCF, 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 SA53 DCF registered?

SA53 DCF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is SA53 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 DCF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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