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CK53 MGX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,940 mi
Last recorded143,940 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MGX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 143,940 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front to rear brake pipes and ferrules ns /os starting to corrode slight

nsf /osf inner rack joints slight play

nsf /osf suspension lower wishbone rear bushes slight worn / perishing

nsf /osf upper /lower anti rollbar links slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2015 134,155 miles

all front to rear brake pipes and ferrules starting to corrode slightly ns /os

nsf /osf inner rack joints slight play

nsf /osf suspension lower wishbone rear bushes slight perishing

nsf /osf upper /lower anti rollbar links slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2015 134,155 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all front to rear brake pipes and ferrules starting to corrode slightly ns /os

nsf /osf inner rack joints slight play

nsf /osf suspension lower wishbone rear bushes slight perishing

nsf /osf upper /lower anti rollbar links slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2014 112,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 112,657 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 104,759 miles

1 corrosion to brake pipes 2 slight play front anti roll arm bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2013 104,759 miles

1 corrosion to brake pipes 2 slight play front anti roll arm bushes

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,332 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 102,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,069 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 93,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,371 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,493 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 63,929 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,984 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts in wall

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,974 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 39,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MGX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CK53 MGX, 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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CK53 MGX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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