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RG53 DTV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,340 mi
Last recorded71,340 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 DTV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,340 miles

centre rear brake light insecure.

centre rear view mirror missing.

headlamp lenses weathered.

Fail 30 Jul 2024 71,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre rear brake light insecure.

centre rear view mirror missing.

headlamp lenses weathered.

Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,630 miles

centre interior mirror missing.

offside and nearside front anti roll bar ball joint dust covers are aged.

offside and nearside front lower track control arm rear bushes deteriorated advise attention.

reverse lamp not functioning.

roof lining deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,308 miles

Central interior rear view mirror missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

areas of interior roof lining un-bonded/detached

nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber becoming worn/aged

residue at underside of fuel tank

reverse lamps not functioning

Fail 27 Jul 2022 69,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central interior rear view mirror missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

areas of interior roof lining un-bonded/detached

nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber becoming worn/aged

residue at underside of fuel tank

reverse lamps not functioning

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated, advise attention

one of two rubber exhaust mountings split, rear exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,439 miles

corrosion forming on the nearside front metal brake pipe adjacent to the flexible hose.

offside and nearside headlamp lenses becoming aged/deteriorated.

outer tyre tread damaged on the nearside front.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,744 miles

interior mirror missing.

nearside front tyre worn on the outer tread.

offside and nearside headlamp lenses are becoming deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,601 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre rear view mirror missing

nearside headlamp lens weathered/ deteriorated

offside headlamp lens weathered/ deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,127 miles

centre interior mirror missing.

headlamp lenses becoming deteriorated.

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 58,127 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre interior mirror missing.

headlamp lenses becoming deteriorated.

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,581 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear registration plate faded

reduced light intensity at offside number plate lamp

Pass 25 Jul 2015 52,799 miles

Front Wear has developed on the front brake discs.

Nearside Front Air intake pipe is deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer tread.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,237 miles

Advise further inspection of rear brakes

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,824 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,718 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,518 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front headlamp aim ,on dipped beam at maximum upper limit.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 40,518 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front headlamp aim ,on dipped beam at maximum upper limit.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,280 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 38,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 36,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2007 29,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,487 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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RG53 DTV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RG53 DTV, 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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RG53 DTV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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