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SY53 OMZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,380 mi
Last recorded79,380 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OMZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 79,371 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,055 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.

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

Parking brake has free travel.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 53,055 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.

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

Parking brake has free travel.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,106 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,303 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,898 miles

Fuel tank mounting straps corroded.

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 43,898 miles

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

Fuel tank mounting straps corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012
Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank securing straps are corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

slight play at steering wheel/column

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,771 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,146 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Strut top bearing slightly stiff

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,701 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 27,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,980 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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SY53 OMZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY53 OMZ, 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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SY53 OMZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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