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AF53 UXD

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,971 mi
Last recorded193,971 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UXD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 193,971 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear sill deteriorating

Offside handbrake efficiency low but overall requirements met

Pass 12 Nov 2020 188,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 181,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 181,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 172,879 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 172,874 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 165,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 165,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 156,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 156,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 141,373 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 126,060 miles

advise rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,062 miles

oil requiers top up

Fail 13 Dec 2012 106,062 miles

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

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

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

oil requiers top up

Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,962 miles

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

front brakes have slight imbalance

front discs starting to corode

Fail 5 Jan 2012 94,962 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front brakes have slight imbalance

front discs starting to corode

rear brake discs coroded and in poor condition

rear outer brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,665 miles

advise hand brake requres adjusting

front brake discs slighlty coroded

oil req top up

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,665 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise hand brake requres adjusting

front brake discs slighlty coroded

oil req top up

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,501 miles

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

both rear discs rusty

front discs rusty on inside

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,348 miles

lip of rust on front discs

lip of rust on rear discs

Fail 22 Sep 2008 59,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lip of rust on rear discs

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,762 miles

rear tyres worn low on outer edges

small lip of rust on inside of rear discs

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,241 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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AF53 UXD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AF53 UXD, 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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AF53 UXD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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