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DY53 UZJ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,561 mi
Last recorded104,561 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UZJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 104,561 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed Flexi joint corroded to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,234 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen phone holder ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,234 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Emissions not tested flexible pipe leaking causing a lambda high reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen phone holder ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 90,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,424 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to the 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture under vehicle, front to rear brake pipes. (full length) X 2 pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to the 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,937 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,316 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 25,137 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish / Both fron tyres are starting to perish + worn low on tread

Pass 15 May 2013 22,420 miles

All four tyres have light age related cracking + front tyres worn to 3mm on outer edge / Nearside front lower arm rear bush showing early signs of wear / Front to rear brake pipes have early signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2012 19,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,248 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,191 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 7,613 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 7,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 4,490 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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DY53 UZJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY53 UZJ, 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 DY53 UZJ registered?

DY53 UZJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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