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CE53 FWU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,680 mi
Last recorded123,680 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,680 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 123,679 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 121,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,777 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 115,806 miles

brake warning light on dash

front indicators slightly discoloured

fuel tank straps rusted and becoming weak

nearside front tyre wall and tread cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2015 115,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on dash

front indicators slightly discoloured

fuel tank straps rusted and becoming weak

nearside front tyre wall and tread cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2014 113,681 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 110,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,242 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,057 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 91,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,750 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 12 Nov 2008 54,455 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 54,454 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 45,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,457 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 23 Oct 2006 33,534 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 FWU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

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

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