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AF53 YEE

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,576 mi
Last recorded135,576 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YEE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 135,576 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 130,562 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 130,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear rubber mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear rubber bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 123,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroding/scored

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust strap broken but not affecting security of exhaust

Fail 21 Feb 2015 123,106 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroding/scored

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust strap broken but not affecting security of exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,635 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,635 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 102,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,979 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,444 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,950 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,738 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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AF53 YEE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF53 YEE, 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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AF53 YEE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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