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SA03 UMC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,393 mi
Last recorded42,393 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 UMC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 42,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,982 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 39,404 miles

offside rear brake disc corroding.

offside rear top s/absorber mounting split.

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,887 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,887 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,322 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 29,322 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,429 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 15,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

part broken off front exhaust bracket \ front pipe to gearbox/

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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SA03 UMC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SA03 UMC, 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 SA03 UMC registered?

SA03 UMC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is SA03 UMC safe to buy?

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