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SC53 UMX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,692 mi
Last recorded124,692 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 UMX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges and reading 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust rubbers perished

slight corrosion at both rear jacking points

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,465 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 105,459 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting holed at sill at o/s/r wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front brake pipes showing corrosion at front sub frame

Nearside Rear brake disc showing sign of wear

Offside Rear rear brake disc showing sign of wear

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in front of joints along the floor (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2018 93,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in front of joints along the floor (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,593 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,868 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,884 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 59,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,434 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 14 Dec 2010 50,343 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 50,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,201 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 46,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 38,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,928 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,270 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,696 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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SC53 UMX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC53 UMX, 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 SC53 UMX registered?

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

Is SC53 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 UMX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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