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EF03 UZA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,369 mi
Last recorded130,369 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UZA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 130,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 123,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 115,849 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 115,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,169 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 108,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2013 101,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 94,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 94,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 87,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 79,491 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 71,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 62,581 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 62,581 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 49,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2007 49,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2006 37,813 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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EF03 UZA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF03 UZA, 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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EF03 UZA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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