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SD53 PVE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,601 mi
Last recorded94,601 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 PVE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,601 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 94,559 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,624 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,756 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,799 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,796 miles

2 x front brake discs pitted/corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 84,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 x front brake discs pitted/corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,193 miles

both front to rear metal brakepipes rear sections showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2009 83,193 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metal brakepipes rear sections showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,832 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 65,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,744 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,216 miles

offside front outer tyre wall cut

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 PVE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD53 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

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

Is SD53 PVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 PVE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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