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DU53 UML

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,590 mi
Last recorded71,590 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UML
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,590 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,590 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,300 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,625 miles

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

O/S Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear Exhaust clamp loose

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s rear brake disc excessive corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,785 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 36,521 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,765 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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DU53 UML is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 UML, 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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What year was DU53 UML registered?

DU53 UML is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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