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AK53 UDW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

165,884 mi
Last recorded165,884 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UDW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 165,884 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 162,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 158,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 155,661 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 151,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 147,097 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 141,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,155 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 97,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 89,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,501 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 62,501 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,865 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,076 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 44,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 34,209 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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AK53 UDW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AK53 UDW, 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

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What year was AK53 UDW registered?

AK53 UDW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 UDW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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