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CE53 FWB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

246,539 mi
Last recorded246,539 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 246,539 miles

nearside front inner wing inscure

offside front brake wiring damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2014 246,539 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wing inscure

offside front brake wiring damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2013 200,232 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 200,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 157,464 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 157,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 122,100 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 122,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

n/s/f top mount slightly rough in bearimg

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,785 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,971 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag warning lamp lit

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,884 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,960 miles

nearside front brake hose has rubbing mark - not fouling

Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,236 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 FWB 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 64.3%.

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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

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

Is CE53 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 FWB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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