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SL53 OUM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,218 mi
Last recorded59,218 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OUM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,152 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,537 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 36,534 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,992 miles

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

both rear brake discs may need attention in the near furture

Pass 28 Nov 2014 27,881 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 27,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 27,215 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,258 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front top strut mount sticking

Fail 28 Sep 2012 26,258 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front top strut mount sticking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,709 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,435 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,418 miles

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 8 Oct 2007 13,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,115 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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SL53 OUM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL53 OUM, 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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SL53 OUM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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