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RF53 MDV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,574 mi
Last recorded124,574 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 MDV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,574 miles

Both Front Indicator Light Unit Damaged

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

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Worn And Perished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Damaged But No Ingress Of Dirt

Offside Front Tyre Edges Worn

Offside Rear Tyre Worn

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 124,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Edge, Edges Worn Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Indicator Light Unit Damaged

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

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Worn And Perished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Damaged But No Ingress Of Dirt

Offside Front Tyre Edges Worn

Offside Rear Tyre Worn

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,649 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low edges on limit cut in tread

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

front indicator unit damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 119,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 116,221 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to inner and outer sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 110,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,626 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,483 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see rear springs

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,465 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,419 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,134 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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RF53 MDV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RF53 MDV, 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 RF53 MDV registered?

RF53 MDV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is RF53 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 MDV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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