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SG53 CTK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CTK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,264 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

bonnet not closing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,153 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,729 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,458 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,458 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 65,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,669 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 52,431 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,213 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,419 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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SG53 CTK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG53 CTK, 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 SG53 CTK registered?

SG53 CTK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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