MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Light surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle
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
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
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)
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)
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))
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*
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*
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*
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.
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*
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*
Little reserve travel on handbrake.
Nsf headlamp beam pattern and image just acceptable.
Rear fog lamp warning light panel deteriorated.
Fog lamp warning light deteriorated.
Ns headlamp beam a little indistinct.
Rear number plate delaminating.
Rear tyre treads well worn.
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.
Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads wearing low
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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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