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MK03 UJY

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,132 mi
Last recorded85,132 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 UJY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 85,132 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 82,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 79,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,582 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2023 75,567 miles

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,890 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 71,874 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,835 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 68,835 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,775 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 63,421 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,832 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,869 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,789 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,472 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,564 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,234 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate in two places

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,847 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,177 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,201 miles

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

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

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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MK03 UJY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MK03 UJY, 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 MK03 UJY registered?

MK03 UJY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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