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CU03 USP

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,351 mi
Last recorded136,351 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 USP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 136,351 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 118,492 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 118,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,239 miles

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm on inner edge

Offside front tyre is on 3mm

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 104,233 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm on inner edge

Offside front tyre is on 3mm

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 95,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,644 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 83,644 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,231 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 45,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s and n/s/r brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,491 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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CU03 USP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU03 USP, 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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CU03 USP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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