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MK53 UUH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,361 mi
Last recorded92,361 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 UUH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,033 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 87,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 82,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat shield adrift

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bold on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat shield adrift

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bold on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,365 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 73,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,231 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,808 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 60,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,891 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,118 miles

rear discs starting to show signs of corrosion

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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MK53 UUH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK53 UUH, 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 MK53 UUH registered?

MK53 UUH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is MK53 UUH safe to buy?

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