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SB53 MUP

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,388 mi
Last recorded86,388 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 MUP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,388 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Rear Tyres 3mm

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pitted, Worn And Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 86,375 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive rattle from engine no test carried out. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 77,726 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 77,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 72,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,984 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 64,984 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,945 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,935 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 53,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Pipe (to flexible hose) burst on test. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,046 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 39,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,820 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 25,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,205 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,309 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 21,309 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,347 miles

various brake pipes have sections of slight corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,636 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 17,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,871 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,311 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,419 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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SB53 MUP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SB53 MUP, 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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SB53 MUP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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