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SH53 EDR

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,340 mi
Last recorded163,340 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 EDR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 163,340 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 163,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 162,081 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 157,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 155,180 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 150,835 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 146,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 141,577 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 141,577 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 134,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box bent ,pior to test..

Fail 23 Sep 2008 128,835 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 128,835 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 121,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 121,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,380 miles

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

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

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

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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SH53 EDR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SH53 EDR, 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 SH53 EDR registered?

SH53 EDR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SH53 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 EDR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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