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AF53 UYM

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,169 mi
Last recorded111,169 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 111,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 109,285 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 106,749 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 106,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator bulb flashing white

Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,754 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,754 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front under tray (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small lip on both rear brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,118 miles

loose connections on registration plate bulbs

nearside front tyre becoming low 3mm

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight damage to N/S Sill.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,850 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,623 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 52,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 52,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,898 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

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

O/S/R Tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,148 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 45,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

225/45/14 y/w

4wa

handbrake travel getting high

rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 UYM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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