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RX53 OMU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,938 mi
Last recorded153,938 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 153,938 miles

Bonnet latch in need of adjustment.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyres scrubbing on the edges.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 144,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 144,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2017 131,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 124,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,159 miles

rear backbox slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 119,159 miles

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

rear backbox slightly corroded

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,927 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 105,703 miles

rear silencer box corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Mar 2012 98,640 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 98,639 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 94,007 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,013 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 87,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,299 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,866 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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RX53 OMU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RX53 OMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 OMU registered?

RX53 OMU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 October 2003.

Is RX53 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OMU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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