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GU53 UFA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,011 mi
Last recorded73,011 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UFA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,800 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,651 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,676 miles

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 38,673 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 33,880 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer corroded slightly.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 28,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer corroded slightly.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 22,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,326 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 18,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 14,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 11,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,244 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 10,244 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 6,550 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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GU53 UFA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GU53 UFA, 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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GU53 UFA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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