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CE53 DBX

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,336 mi
Last recorded126,336 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DBX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 126,336 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 126,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,021 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)

bac box outer skin corroded

fuel tank straps corroded slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2015 117,019 miles

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

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)

bac box outer skin corroded

fuel tank straps corroded slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,680 miles

all front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,037 miles

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

rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,411 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 88,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,774 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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CE53 DBX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CE53 DBX, 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 CE53 DBX registered?

CE53 DBX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 DBX safe to buy?

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