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AK03 UFR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,200 mi
Last recorded117,200 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UFR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,200 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 117,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,571 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall splitting (in excess of 25mm length but not to cords)

Offside Front top strut mount rough in operation both loaded and whilst jacked

Fail 17 Apr 2018 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front inner NOT OUTER joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking metal pipe joint at rear flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner wall splitting (in excess of 25mm length but not to cords)

Offside Front top strut mount rough in operation both loaded and whilst jacked

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,464 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (x2) (8.3.1d)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 104,464 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (x2) (8.3.1d)

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,230 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,743 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside reartyre inner sidewall cracking

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,694 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside reartyre inner sidewall cracking

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,386 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,817 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,081 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2009 29,208 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,276 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,276 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 22,385 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 17,408 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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AK03 UFR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK03 UFR, 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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AK03 UFR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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