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MT53 CWN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 CWN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,795 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 76,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 48,187 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 34,895 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,788 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 33,421 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,940 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,046 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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MT53 CWN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MT53 CWN, 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 MT53 CWN registered?

MT53 CWN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is MT53 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 CWN shows 14 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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