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SA53 MWO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,217 mi
Last recorded120,217 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 MWO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 120,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 113,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,187 miles

wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/r n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2014 93,813 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,813 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,271 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,204 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2012 78,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension components have slight corrosion

exhaust system rear silencer box slightly deteriorated.

windscreen has a combination of minor damage that does not restrict the drivers view

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,132 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

rear silencer box deteriorated.

rear subframe corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 70,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded.

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

rear silencer box deteriorated.

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,434 miles

slight corrosion on dual brake pipes leading from the front to rear of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,052 miles

all brake discs becoming corroded.

brake pipes hidden by fuel tank cannot be inspected for condition.

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlamp aim set at max level

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,386 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 MWO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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