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CX53 RGU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,146 mi
Last recorded161,146 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 RGU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 161,146 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 138,153 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,105 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 114,105 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 114,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,211 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 82,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 RGU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CX53 RGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX53 RGU?

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What year was CX53 RGU registered?

CX53 RGU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CX53 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 RGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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