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CX53 RFN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,752 mi
Last recorded58,752 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 RFN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,752 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE N/S/R DOOR

CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORROSION

WASHERS POOR

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm that spring sits in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top rubber (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Lower sill dented but not split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm that spring sits in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top rubber (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 54,256 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm that spring sits in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top rubber (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Lower sill dented but not split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm that spring sits in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top rubber (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,629 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,369 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded just ok (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,737 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 33,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,094 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,733 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,017 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 25,017 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,275 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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CX53 RFN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX53 RFN, 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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CX53 RFN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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