New R53 owner saying hello
New R53 owner saying hello
Hi guys and gals, new owner of a facelift R53 in Dark Silver (871) from the UK. It's covered 75,000 miles, just wondering if there are any things for me to consider maintenance wise in the near future. The previous owner has had the following done in the last 12 months:
The tyres are nearly new, a set of Pirelli P-Zero, the harmonic balancer and aux belt was replaced in 2021. It passed last year's M.O.T test with no advisories and seems to run well. Any big issues I may need to plan for? Thanks!
- Milltek resonated cat back exhaust
- Replaced bushes and top strut mounts
- Drive shaft cleaned and replaced inner C.V gaiter
- Replaced brake calipers, pads and hoses
- Clutch replaced
- Flywheel replaced
- Rear main oil seal, gearbox input seal
- Replaced engine mount and lower engine mount
- Replaced lower arm bushes with poly bushes
- Re seal and replace gaskets on engine for oil leaks
- Serviced supercharger
- Replaced belt tensioner
- Replaced headliner
The tyres are nearly new, a set of Pirelli P-Zero, the harmonic balancer and aux belt was replaced in 2021. It passed last year's M.O.T test with no advisories and seems to run well. Any big issues I may need to plan for? Thanks!

Welcome to the forum
Last edited by garry sharp; Feb 6, 2024 at 07:22 AM.
Welcome, dont forgot to post up some pics!
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