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AF53 RHX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,812 mi
Last recorded133,812 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RHX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 133,812 miles

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

condition of outer skin on tail pipe

Fail 16 Nov 2016 133,812 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe to hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

condition of outer skin on tail pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2015 124,262 miles

condition of outer jacket on exhaust tail pipe.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 124,259 miles

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

condition of outer jacket on exhaust tail pipe.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 115,193 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,712 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside rear tyre 2.9mm

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,990 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 86,127 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,702 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

small cut in o/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,704 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 RHX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF53 RHX, 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 AF53 RHX registered?

AF53 RHX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AF53 RHX safe to buy?

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