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SD53 RDZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,433 mi
Last recorded96,433 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 RDZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both back plates corroded

Nearside front wing mirror in secure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake noise

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both slight play trailing arm bushes

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

all underside slight corroded

child seat fitted full inspection not possible

slight play front steering adjustment

slight play steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2016 95,926 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both back plates corroded

Nearside front wing mirror in secure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake noise

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both slight play trailing arm bushes

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

all underside slight corroded

child seat fitted full inspection not possible

slight play front steering adjustment

slight play steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2016 95,769 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired front to rear at bulkhead too long and not clipped (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wire not securely clipped (3.4.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users plastic inner arch fouling tyre (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired not clipped (3.6.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front disc backing plate badly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front disc backing plate badly corroded

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

Offside steering rack has movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and rear both arms and rear both chassis legs and inner sills and inner wings slight corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror insecure

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all slight brake noise

Fail 2 Dec 2015 90,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear both (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides frontmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and rear both arms and rear both chassis legs and inner sills and inner wings slight corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror insecure

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all slight brake noise

Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,378 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhast heat sheild loose rear

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,817 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,931 miles

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

both front wipers slight smearing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,742 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers slight smearing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 64,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,648 miles

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

n/s and o/s front and rear brake pads 50% worn

Fail 21 Nov 2007 40,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,265 miles

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

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)

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 RDZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RDZ, 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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SD53 RDZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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