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CV53 MXG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,450 mi
Last recorded103,450 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MXG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,450 miles

n/s/f suspension top mount noisy

Fail 24 Aug 2016 102,889 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f suspension top mount noisy

Pass 8 Oct 2015 98,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,549 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,308 miles

orange brake warning light on

front/rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2013 91,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front/rear brake discs corroded

orange brake warning light on

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 87,794 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2010 80,659 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,649 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 74,844 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 74,822 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,943 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,723 miles

* SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN BOTH FRONT ROADWHEELS †* N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,809 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 52,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV53 MXG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CV53 MXG, 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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CV53 MXG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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