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SY53 OVE

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OVE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,133 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 128,001 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Retaining washer corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Retaining washer corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubbers at rear box perished, not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 125,530 miles

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

Some under bonnet components obscured by covers

Fail 15 Sep 2017 125,494 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed and corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Under bonnet components obscured by covers

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,692 miles

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

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

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,560 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 118,989 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 118,986 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 112,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,517 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 99,393 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,977 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,918 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,456 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 77,446 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,146 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 51,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,958 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 37,958 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OVE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OVE, 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 SY53 OVE registered?

SY53 OVE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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