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CE53 DFU

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

211,006 mi
Last recorded211,006 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 211,006 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 201,907 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 192,986 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 181,110 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 161,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 142,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 128,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 98,000 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 76,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,928 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,218 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 27,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,474 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 DFU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

CE53 DFU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CE53 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 DFU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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