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AF53 UYY

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,777 mi
Last recorded147,777 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 147,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 141,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 134,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,466 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,247 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2018 125,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,188 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2017 120,172 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

parking brake just to req efficiency

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,986 miles

sevicable corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,148 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,348 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,535 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 94,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,778 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,891 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,888 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 75,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,772 miles

parking brake lever travel just servicable

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,196 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,255 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,057 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 UYY 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 UYY, 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 UYY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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