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SG53 CUH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,673 mi
Last recorded96,673 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,673 miles

both front wishbone bushes are starting to crack.

rattle from engine

slight blow from exhaust/at a joint.

slight corrosion to various brake pipes.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,673 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in offside front tyre.

slight blow from exhaust/at a joint.

slight corrosion to various brake pipes.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,973 miles

slight exhaust blow from a joint.

both front suspension arm bushes are starting to split.

handbrake lever is high.

rattle from engine.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,973 miles

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

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

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

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

both front suspension arm bushes are starting to split.

handbrake lever is high.

rattle from engine.

slight exhaust blow from a joint.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rattle from inside exhaust when cold.

slight corrosion on various brake pipes.

slight play in inner rack end on offside.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 75,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rattle from inside of exhaust.

slight corrosion on various brake pipes.

tracking is required.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,220 miles

slight movement in both rackends.

tracking required.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,220 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight movement in both rackends.

tracking required.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,269 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,543 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,538 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear discs corroded not to excess

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 52,846 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,466 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,028 miles

handbrake reqs adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,920 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 CUH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc 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 SG53 CUH, 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 CUH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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