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SD53 SZO

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,149 mi
Last recorded130,149 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 130,149 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 130,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 123,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,415 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 113,415 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 113,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 108,510 miles

brake warning light on , on dash display

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Aug 2011 108,412 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake warning light on , on dash display

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,272 miles

all rear brake pipes covered in black paint cannot be checked right

brake light warning light on dash not going off

dampness of oil at steering rack

nearside front lower wish arm bush starting to split [ big bush at rear of arm ]

Fail 27 Jan 2011 102,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

all rear brake pipes covered in black paint cannot be checked right

brake light warning light on dash not going off

dampness of oil at steering rack

nearside front lower wish arm bush starting to split [ big bush at rear of arm ]

taxi meter time out

Fail 3 Aug 2010 95,748 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,748 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,433 miles

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

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

Fire extinquisher missing

Handbrake travel getting high

Taxi meter time 5mins fast

Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,053 miles

Metal brake pipes : Surface rust at points

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

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

Oil dampness around oil filter

Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,622 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 63,600 miles

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

nearside steering track rod end worn

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,725 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,536 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 SZO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

SD53 SZO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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