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RN53 CVC

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,182 mi
Last recorded63,182 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 CVC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 63,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 61,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,913 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources r/h bulb in/op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,174 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,386 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 35,386 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,733 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,263 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 26,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,441 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Dec 2012 22,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 11,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,195 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,501 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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RN53 CVC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RN53 CVC, 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 RN53 CVC registered?

RN53 CVC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is RN53 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 CVC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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