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SA53 DPX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DPX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,000 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front tyre is scrubbed

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,582 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,823 miles

drivers wiper blade torn

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 84,823 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

drivers wiper blade torn

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,484 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,469 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,380 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,535 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 DPX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

SA53 DPX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is SA53 DPX safe to buy?

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