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RV53 TYU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,684 mi
Last recorded128,684 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 128,684 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 123,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs friction surfaces have some corrosion on them.

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 123,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount corroded/broken (7.1.1)

Handbrake has 16% efficiency, needs 16% to pass, may need repair or replacement

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs friction surfaces have some corrosion on them.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,729 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 120,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 117,797 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surfaces slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 117,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surfaces slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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 Oct 2014 113,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,715 miles

exhaust rusty

front pads low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 99,577 miles

screen chipped handbrake travel poor

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,552 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 67,241 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear brakes very noisey

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,129 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,918 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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RV53 TYU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV53 TYU, 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 RV53 TYU registered?

RV53 TYU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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