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MK53 RTX

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,885 mi
Last recorded78,885 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 RTX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 78,885 miles

pad warning light on dash

washer fluid light on dash

Fail 14 Oct 2015 78,885 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective cable broken and catch doesn't work on the passenger side (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pad warning light on dash

washer fluid light on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,634 miles

brake pads sensor light is on

multi ribbed belt condition

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s front tyre nearing legal limit

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in the o/s rack arm

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,120 miles

Brake warning light is on

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,772 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 74,772 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,124 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 69,948 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,948 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 66,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 11,975 miles

f tyres wearing on edges

r pads getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,071 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s beam pattern slightly blurred

slight exhaust leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,177 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,622 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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MK53 RTX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MK53 RTX, 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

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What year was MK53 RTX registered?

MK53 RTX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MK53 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 RTX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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