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ST53 EXV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,162 mi
Last recorded160,162 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 EXV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 160,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 149,865 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 141,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 127,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 127,852 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 103,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,685 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 75,347 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,415 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,169 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 EXV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXV, 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 ST53 EXV registered?

ST53 EXV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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