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CU53 OGG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,358 mi
Last recorded153,358 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OGG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 153,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 151,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear behind fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 138,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear behind fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns&os. Devoid of tread on edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns&os. Devoid of tread on edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,585 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OS front to rear brake pipe corroded behind fuel tank.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 111,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS&OS front suspension wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating.

OS front to rear brake pipe corroded behind fuel tank.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,426 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 90,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,575 miles

handbrake travel

undertray fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,561 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre tread.

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 21 Nov 2006 21,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 21,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CU53 OGG 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 72.2%.

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 CU53 OGG, 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 CU53 OGG registered?

CU53 OGG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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