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AF53 UYW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,419 mi
Last recorded130,419 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UYW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,419 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 130,418 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,761 miles

abs wiring not clipped into bracket

exhaust mountings perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 106,793 miles

inner edges of front tyres worn

n/s & o/s body damage

Fail 6 Sep 2011 106,792 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

inner edges of front tyres worn

n/s & o/s body damage

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,252 miles

n/s & o/s body damage

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 96,978 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s body damage

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,506 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked but still secure

Fail 18 Sep 2009 81,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked but still secure

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,357 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,809 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,959 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 UYW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UYW, 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

How do I check the history of AF53 UYW?

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What year was AF53 UYW registered?

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

Is AF53 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 UYW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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