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AF53 RHK

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,327 mi
Last recorded111,327 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RHK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 111,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,873 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 109,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,455 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all underbody corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 107,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 107,481 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective not locking (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 105,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,712 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,851 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 99,851 miles

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

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2015 92,057 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 92,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,279 miles

Exhaust heatshield insercure

Nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,279 miles

Exhaust heatshield insercure

Nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,526 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,248 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,731 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 65,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,482 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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AF53 RHK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AF53 RHK, 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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AF53 RHK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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