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RE53 CWF

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,784 mi
Last recorded172,784 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CWF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 172,784 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted, Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 170,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2023 166,994 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2023 166,985 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 162,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 157,882 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 155,766 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 152,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of Fluid at front Joint of Front to Rear Brake Pipe - No Leak Found

Pass 1 Nov 2018 149,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 149,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 148,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 148,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 148,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 144,447 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 129,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,617 miles

brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2011 120,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 117,416 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 110,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 100,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 100,696 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 93,015 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 84,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,592 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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RE53 CWF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE53 CWF, 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 RE53 CWF registered?

RE53 CWF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is RE53 CWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 CWF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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