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AV53 YBN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,758 mi
Last recorded84,758 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YBN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 84,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount noisey

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount noisey

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 84,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount noisey

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisey

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,925 miles

Nearside Front top suspension top mount has slight noise

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,487 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 83,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 81,634 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,825 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,825 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,121 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,998 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,097 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2014 65,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,918 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 54,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,166 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,829 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,074 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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AV53 YBN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV53 YBN, 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 AV53 YBN registered?

AV53 YBN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is AV53 YBN safe to buy?

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