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NL53 OFV

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,706 mi
Last recorded101,706 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 OFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 94,453 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 94,453 miles

Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,388 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 87,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

hand brake imbalance of 88%

wheel alignment

Pass 16 Jan 2010 79,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

beam deflectors fitted on left hand drive headlamps

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,139 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,021 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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NL53 OFV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL53 OFV, 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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What year was NL53 OFV registered?

NL53 OFV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is NL53 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 OFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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