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RF53 MEV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,964 mi
Last recorded96,964 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,964 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/*s siil has damage

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,411 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,443 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,684 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 65,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,308 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 60,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,820 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,462 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 MEV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

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

Is RF53 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 MEV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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