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SK53 ZPE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,960 mi
Last recorded138,960 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 ZPE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,960 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 138,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,922 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 127,809 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure Rear of floor pan. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Offside and nearside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 114,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,937 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 108,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,380 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 100,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,041 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 39,577 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2008 39,577 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 31,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,762 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,551 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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SK53 ZPE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel 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 SK53 ZPE, 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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SK53 ZPE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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