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RF53 NTU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,096 miles

Front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,096 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs pitted and slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,977 miles

both rear brake back plates slightly noisey

general corrosion to exhaust

small cuts to rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,807 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,071 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,277 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 NTU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NTU, 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

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What year was RF53 NTU registered?

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

Is RF53 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 NTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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