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SL52 ZWD

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 ZWD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2018 110,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking to rear , burst on brake roller test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 110,058 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 106,173 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 96,544 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,052 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,658 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,166 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 74,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,027 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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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SL52 ZWD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SL52 ZWD, 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 SL52 ZWD registered?

SL52 ZWD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is SL52 ZWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 ZWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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