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ST53 AZC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,645 mi
Last recorded96,645 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 AZC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front on underside slight damage where vehicle appears to be jacked up - not structural

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

Vehicle covered in underseal on underside

Fail 3 Oct 2019 96,634 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded in prescribed area for sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill in trailing arm axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded in prescribed area for sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in trailing arm axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play at rack ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play at rack ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,597 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe has slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has slight split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,835 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 74,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,171 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,588 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,663 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 55,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,015 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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ST53 AZC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST53 AZC, 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 ST53 AZC registered?

ST53 AZC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ST53 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 AZC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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