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SG53 CUC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CUC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 80,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front headlight pattern poor

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,305 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front fog lights inoperative

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 78,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front fog lights inoperative

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,713 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Rear suspension & components corroded

auxiliary drive belt cracking badly

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2018 75,713 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Rear suspension & components corroded

auxiliary drive belt cracking badly

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,371 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar link gaitors split

windscreen cracked but does not obscure vicion of the road

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,158 miles

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

undershields fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 69,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

undershields fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,135 miles

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,135 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake back plates corroded

front offside brake pipe corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,562 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,359 miles

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)

both front strut top mounts creaking slightly over turns

Fail 7 Jun 2011 47,352 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front strut top mounts creaking slightly over turns

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,969 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 40,724 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 29,249 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,838 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,449 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 CUC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CUC, 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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SG53 CUC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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