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AV53 YDM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,698 mi
Last recorded138,698 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YDM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All round slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 130,704 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 130,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,371 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 121,065 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 121,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,996 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 117,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 116,788 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 114,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 100,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 100,466 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 89,978 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 89,978 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front steering track rod has slight play

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 YDM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 YDM, 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 AV53 YDM registered?

AV53 YDM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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