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SV53 AXX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,673 mi
Last recorded33,673 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 AXX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Nov 2010 30,176 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 30,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,494 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 26,494 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,235 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 14,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,360 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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SV53 AXX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV53 AXX, 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 SV53 AXX registered?

SV53 AXX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SV53 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 AXX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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