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SD53 PUK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,750 mi
Last recorded45,750 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 PUK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 45,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 43,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 43,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 40,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 40,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 39,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,881 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 38,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe is fractured and leaking oil (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,621 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,349 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,763 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 10,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,593 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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SD53 PUK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD53 PUK, 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 SD53 PUK registered?

SD53 PUK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is SD53 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 PUK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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