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RA53 TEJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,220 mi
Last recorded127,220 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 TEJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,220 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,477 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 112,477 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,990 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,414 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,898 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,226 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,331 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,588 miles

air bag warning light on

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

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

small cut in offside front tyre on the outer side wall

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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RA53 TEJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RA53 TEJ, 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 RA53 TEJ registered?

RA53 TEJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is RA53 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 TEJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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