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SG53 ZJY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,258 mi
Last recorded226,258 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZJY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 226,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 205,992 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Aug 2015 178,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 148,101 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Aug 2013 119,398 miles

suspension at rear has slight corosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 88,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,899 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 64,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,340 miles

Both the front metal brake pipes are on the limit for corrosion and so are sections on the front to rear metak brake pipes. Advise closer inspection and sorting!

Clonking noise from the front of the car but nothing visible.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The N/S/F tyre is near the limit for wear on the outer section of tread and the N/S/R tyre is starting to wear.

The front and rear inner brake pads are not visible and the N/S/R inner brake disc is starting to corrode.

The rear exhaust box is right on the limit for blowing.

The undertray is slightly loose.

There is alot of travel in the handbrake before it actually works but brakes are fine.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 58,340 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both the front metal brake pipes are on the limit for corrosion and so are sections on the front to rear metak brake pipes. Advise closer inspection and sorting!

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The N/S/F tyre is near the limit for wear on the outer section of tread and the N/S/R tyre is starting to wear.

The front and rear inner brake pads are not visible and the N/S/R inner brake disc is starting to corrode.

The rear exhaust box is right on the limit for blowing.

The undertray is slightly loose.

The wipers are slightly starting to streak the windscreen.

There is alot of travel in the handbrake before it actually works but brakes are fine.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,274 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise from strut top bearings ?

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,874 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 ZJY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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