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RF53 MXT

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,206 mi
Last recorded175,206 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 175,206 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2020 170,809 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 170,809 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 161,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 161,998 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 156,238 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 147,101 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 147,101 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 138,275 miles

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

nearside parking brake lower performance than offside

Fail 12 Feb 2016 138,275 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake lower performance than offside

Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,534 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2014 120,851 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 120,851 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,921 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2013 110,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,195 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs worn

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,690 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2011 89,667 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,305 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,431 miles

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

rear fuel cooler damp

Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,704 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS TO BE CHECKED FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Pass 6 Oct 2006 411,114 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 41,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

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 MXT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

RF53 MXT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RF53 MXT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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