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RA53 TFO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,343 mi
Last recorded101,343 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 TFO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 101,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front top mount slightly notchy

Fail 26 Jan 2012 93,099 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on edges

rear box outer skin corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,099 miles

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

offside front tyre low on edges

rear box outer skin corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,701 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)

handbrake lever high

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 56,380 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,166 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low also discwear

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,166 miles

front brake pads wearing low also discwear

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 TFO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel 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 RA53 TFO, 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 RA53 TFO registered?

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

Is RA53 TFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 TFO 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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