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RE53 TWX

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

142,291 mi
Last recorded142,291 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 142,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear slight suspension component corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 142,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear slight suspension component corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 132,682 miles

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

Light surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2023 132,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Light surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2023 132,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity also light "flickering" (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT UNIT LOOSE & SECURED IN WITH TAPE!!

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner arch guard missing

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding in clip (towards rear)

REAR fog light "tell tail" not working, centre display faulty

rear number plate deteriorating

roof lining missing, cables/wires dangling

Pass 24 Mar 2022 126,159 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured becoming white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner arch guard missing

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED & WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear fog light tell tail not working

rear number plate deteriorating

slight coolant leak (radiator edge)

Fail 14 Mar 2022 126,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashes when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged ABS sensor wire insecure & fouling driveshaft, also wire chaffed (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn smooth at outer edge & getting close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

AUXILIARY BELT DETERIORATED & SPLIT AT ENDS, ALSO BOTTOM PULLEY DAMAGED

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured becoming white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner arch guard missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt holed & deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED & WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear fog light tell tail not working

rear number plate deteriorating

slight coolant leak (radiator edge)

Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar link suspension joint rubber covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar link, upper and lower ball joint cover joint covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,021 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower gaiters - just acceptable at time of test (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play significant play - just acceptable at time of test* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear lower gaiters just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

acceptable windscreen stickers on n/s of screen*

headlamp beam image a little indistinct but acceptable at time of test*

underbody rust protection and shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever*

Fail 16 Jan 2020 110,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower gaiters - just acceptable at time of test (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play significant play - just acceptable at time of test* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear lower gaiters just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

acceptable windscreen stickers on n/s of screen*

headlamp beam image a little indistinct but acceptable at time of test*

underbody rust protection and shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever*

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,976 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions smokemeter pass (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front osf tyre worn,perished and appears to have minor distortion in outer wall*

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

acceptable windscreen stickers*

both sides vertical link bar gaiters split in a manner that largely prevents ingress of water and dirt - acceptable at time of test*

brakes noisey during handbrake operation - significant travel on lever*

nsf wishbone rear bush split and worn - acceptable at time of test*

osf steering rack gaiter repaired - acceptable at time of test*

shields on engine, underbody,etc, and rustproofing restrict examination of testable items*

slight play in inner steering rack joints*

under engine tray poorly secured but acceptable*

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,903 miles

Both rear inner and outer sill areas corroded.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Os front steering rack gaiter and both front vertical anti roll bar ball joint rubber covers splitting.

Rear fog light warning switch worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,467 miles

acceptable windscreen stickers*

both sides front vertical link bar gaiters worn - ingress of dirt,etc, still prevented*

corrosion of sills, rear inner under sills, and rear subframe assembly and mounting area*

engine visibly smokey when cold- improves when warm*

indicators generally losing orange effect but acceptable*

shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination*

slight play in both sides inner steering rack joints*

Fail 17 Jan 2017 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsr brake pads worn thin*

indicators generally losing orange effect but acceptable*

acceptable windscreen stickers*

both sides front vertical link bar gaiters worn - ingress of dirt,etc, still prevented*

corrosion of sills, rear inner under sills, and rear subframe assembly and mounting area*

engine visibly smokey when cold- improves when warm*

shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination*

slight play in both sides inner steering rack joints*

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever - just acceptable*

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,402 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake.

Nsf headlamp beam pattern and image just acceptable.

Rear fog lamp warning light panel deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,044 miles

Fog lamp warning light deteriorated.

Ns headlamp beam a little indistinct.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Rear tyre treads well worn.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,557 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode by plastic holders, rear innersills starting to rust, brake pipe ferrules rusting, slight play and wear in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,512 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 47,512 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,067 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,162 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,162 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

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 TWX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green 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 TWX, 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 TWX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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