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RF53 OHE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,941 mi
Last recorded114,941 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 114,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

most of the rear suspension is slightly corroded

off side front inner sill is slightly corroded

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 114,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

most of the rear suspension is slightly corroded

off side front inner sill is slightly corroded

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box is slightly corroded

most of the rear suspension is slightly corroded

off side outer sill is slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2022 113,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box is slightly corroded

most of the rear suspension is slightly corroded

off side outer sill is slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,475 miles

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

most of the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded

off side rear outer sill is slightly corroded

under tray is fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2021 111,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

most of the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded

off side rear outer sill is slightly corroded

under tray is fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

most of the rear suspension arms are slightly corroded

near side outer sill is slightly corroded

rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 105,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 101,856 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,167 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 90,167 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,549 miles

All 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,525 miles

undertrays fitted

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2011 76,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,091 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 54,076 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 46,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,583 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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 OHE 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 69.2%.

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 OHE, 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 OHE registered?

RF53 OHE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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