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CE53 DCV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DCV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,052 miles

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

Front inner cv boots seeping

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front & rear suspension components etc

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,878 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,065 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,778 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,898 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,524 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,524 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,741 miles

vibration found through the steering wheel on the lock to lock check

Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

vibration found through the steering wheel on the lock to lock check

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,637 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,418 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,020 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,958 miles

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

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 DCV 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 85.7%.

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 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 CE53 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

CE53 DCV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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