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RN52 CFA

2003 Rover 75

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

206,191 mi
Last recorded206,191 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 CFA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 206,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2024 206,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 205,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear suspension, trailing arm, front bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play.

engine cannot be revved over 3000 rpm

slight play in steering rack end inner joints.

Fail 22 Jun 2023 205,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear suspension, trailing arm, front bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play.

engine cannot be revved over 3000 rpm

slight play in steering rack end inner joints.

Pass 7 Jul 2022 202,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cannot be revved over 3200 rpm

Fail 30 Jun 2022 202,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point within 30 cm of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cannot be revved over 3200 rpm

Pass 1 Jun 2021 197,706 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

front brake pipes corroded.

front registration plate deteriorated.

slight play in offside track rod end ball joint.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 194,880 miles

front number plate deteriorated.

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 191,941 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

front registration plate deteriorated.

slight play in offside inner steering rack end.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 191,941 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded.

front registration plate deteriorated.

slight play in offside inner steering rack end.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 187,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 187,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 181,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 174,520 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 174,520 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 167,236 miles

rear silencer coroded.(not blowing)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 162,374 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 162,373 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 156,352 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 150,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 142,567 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 129,968 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 129,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 114,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 101,035 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 89,428 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,786 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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RN52 CFA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel 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 RN52 CFA, 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 RN52 CFA registered?

RN52 CFA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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