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SP53 NTX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,326 mi
Last recorded90,326 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 NTX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,326 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Jun 2019 90,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,878 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 May 2018 70,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,843 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 65,842 miles

coil spring fractured both rear coil springs broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 65,838 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed/coroded (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,723 miles

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

slight corrosion n/s front to rear brake pipe at rear.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,324 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,309 miles

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

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

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

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,309 miles

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

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

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

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

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,121 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside of tread

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Aug 2010 40,992 miles

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

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

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

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

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,890 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn badly down outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn down outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre 2- 3mm on outer edge

slight leak at nearside power steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,311 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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SP53 NTX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP53 NTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 NTX registered?

SP53 NTX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is SP53 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 NTX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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