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RE53 TWC

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,185 mi
Last recorded98,185 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TWC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 98,185 miles

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

Nearside Front arch liner loose

Nearside Front coolant hose insecure, rubbing on gearbox

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

clutch heavy

Fail 10 Jan 2024 98,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing caliper fitting spring (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted fitting kit spring (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing caliper fitting spring (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both head light images poor

washer jets only 2 holes working

Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 94,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose inner wing splash panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Dec 2020 93,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose inner wing splash panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Reverse lamps not working.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Reverse lamps not working.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 82,158 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,058 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,040 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,019 miles

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

exhaust corroded - back box

parking effort marginal/rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,706 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,012 miles

uneven wear to rear tyres ( may cause noise in cabin )

Fail 9 Sep 2014 55,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

uneven wear to rear tyres ( may cause noise in cabin )

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,782 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,776 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,093 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,398 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,762 miles

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,986 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 TWC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RE53 TWC, 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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RE53 TWC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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