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RE53 TXB

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,457 mi
Last recorded121,457 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TXB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 121,457 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2012 107,511 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 107,365 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,118 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 14 Jun 2011 102,116 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,004 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,367 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,257 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,256 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 51,394 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 TXB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TXB, 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 RE53 TXB registered?

RE53 TXB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is RE53 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 TXB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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