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KU53 UMG

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

161,454 mi
Last recorded161,454 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 UMG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 161,454 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 157,469 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 157,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 146,509 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 138,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play upper attachment has slight sideways movement (nut loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 132,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 110,587 miles

HEADLIGHT GLASS PITTED

Pass 3 May 2019 103,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer seat belt slow to return.

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near inner wheel spat. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 103,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit TEST ON LIMIT 1.33. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper pin /bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer seat belt slow to return.

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near inner wheel spat. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 96,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Near wheel arch cover. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt retect,s slowly.

Fail 8 May 2018 96,609 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Near wheel arch cover. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt retect,s slowly.

Pass 11 May 2017 92,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,395 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,632 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 80,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,979 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,131 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 56,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,562 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,203 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 29,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,238 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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KU53 UMG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KU53 UMG, 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 KU53 UMG registered?

KU53 UMG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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