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AV53 UBC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UBC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 999,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front anti roll bar link dust covers are starting to crack

front arm rear bushes are starting to perish

rear brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 999,999 miles

front anti roll bar link dust covers are starting to crack

front arm rear bushes are starting to perish

rear brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2014 999,999 miles

front arm rear bushes are worn

slight noise from front suspension on lock to lock check

Pass 15 Mar 2013 144,177 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes are starting to deteriorate

front suspension makes a noise on lock to lock check, suspect top mount bearings are deteriorating, however they move freely when checked at the hub

near side rear tyre is worn close to limit

Fail 15 Mar 2013 144,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front suspension arm rear bushes are starting to deteriorate

front suspension makes a noise on lock to lock check, suspect top mount bearings are deteriorating, however they move freely when checked at the hub

near side rear tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2012 137,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front track rod end has slight play

rear exhasut is in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2012 137,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front track rod end has slight play

rear exhasut is in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 127,638 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 127,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 117,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,578 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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AV53 UBC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV53 UBC, 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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AV53 UBC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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