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SG53 ZPO

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,259 mi
Last recorded170,259 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZPO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 170,259 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sills both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015
Pass 20 Aug 2014 165,172 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 150,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 126,070 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 126,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 110,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,253 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 91,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 73,711 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 73,711 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,047 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 ZPO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZPO, 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 ZPO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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