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SP53 ZXT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,671 mi
Last recorded125,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZXT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 125,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 121,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,414 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,780 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 107,780 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,227 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 101,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,817 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 88,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,277 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2009 69,728 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2008 62,334 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,579 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 54,579 miles

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 16 Dec 2006 41,893 miles

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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SP53 ZXT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZXT, 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 SP53 ZXT registered?

SP53 ZXT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is SP53 ZXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 ZXT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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