CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF53 MLV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

152,419 mi
Last recorded152,419 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 MLV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 152,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 139,095 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,656 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 129,548 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 126,782 miles

rear exhaust back box getting corroded

rear suspension arms getting corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,487 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,007 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,894 miles

Both rear tyres wearing/worn on edge

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres wearing/worn on edge

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,555 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,110 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 49,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,930 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 33,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,193 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF53 MLV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 MLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF53 MLV?

You can check the full history of RF53 MLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF53 MLV registered?

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

Is RF53 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 MLV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF53 MLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF53 MLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.