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RF53 MLY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,790 mi
Last recorded127,790 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 MLY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,790 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished to outer sidewall has damage inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 126,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 123,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake caliper fitting missing (outer spring clip)

undertray fitted to vehicle unable to see all of underside

Pass 14 Dec 2018 118,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 102,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes coated in grease

o/s/r tyre inner wall small cuts

Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,533 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear indicators fading / heavy brake pipe corrosion / rear exhaust in very poor condition / n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear indicators fading / heavy brake pipe corrosion / rear exhaust in very poor condition / n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,946 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 51,741 miles

both front tyres on 2mil 205/65 r15 94v

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,820 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,895 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,535 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,590 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 MLY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

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

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