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CK53 MBX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,544 mi
Last recorded102,544 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MBX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rigids covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 102,544 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust back box heavily corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rigids covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 100,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant weeps

engine oil weeps

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriated

p.a.s weap at bottle / pipe joint

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,715 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box / pipe corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms

Pass 13 Nov 2019 91,875 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box outer casing slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,448 miles

oil weap

stone chips screen

Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,248 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arms corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2017 83,248 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arms corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,824 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,945 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 63,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,310 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,458 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,022 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,065 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,568 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,078 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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CK53 MBX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CK53 MBX, 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 CK53 MBX registered?

CK53 MBX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is CK53 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 MBX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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