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SP53 UBY

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,934 mi
Last recorded92,934 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UBY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,934 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 92,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,838 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 88,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,148 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,604 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,738 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 66,738 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,184 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,161 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside rear and nearside front discs scored

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,048 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,132 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,345 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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SP53 UBY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP53 UBY, 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 SP53 UBY registered?

SP53 UBY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is SP53 UBY safe to buy?

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