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RF53 MLX

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

244,736 mi
Last recorded244,736 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 MLX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 244,736 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 232,531 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2018 232,530 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 221,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 208,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 194,946 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres and nearside rear tyre low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 177,627 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 177,627 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 161,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 139,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 119,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 119,226 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,060 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,747 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,044 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,171 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 36,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,374 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,375 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 MLX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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