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SA53 EGX

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,710 mi
Last recorded105,710 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 EGX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,710 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,208 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 99,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 rear (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 rear (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,929 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

all discs slight corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 88,929 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

all discs slight corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside Front wheel bearing has very slight roughness when wheel rotated

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,688 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear discs corroded on outer faces

Fail 2 Sep 2014 81,688 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear discs corroded on outer faces

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,915 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,915 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,634 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 73,634 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,698 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 23 Sep 2009 53,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,966 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,863 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 33,862 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 EGX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA53 EGX, 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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SA53 EGX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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