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SC53 UMH

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,524 mi
Last recorded43,524 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 UMH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,264 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,205 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 21,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,451 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,253 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 11,253 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SC53 UMH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC53 UMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC53 UMH registered?

SC53 UMH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SC53 UMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 UMH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC53 UMH have outstanding finance?

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