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AY53 YGJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,561 mi
Last recorded110,561 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YGJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 110,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear outter body sill damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2011 110,561 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear outter body sill damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 102,829 miles

when moving steering side too side can hear spring sound

Fail 1 Nov 2010 102,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

when moving steering side too side can hear spring sound

Fail 29 Oct 2010 102,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,470 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 94,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,556 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,832 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE WATER DAMAGED(RUST STAINED) BUT NOT AFFECTING LEGIBILITY. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO LIFT FROM BACKING. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 4 Oct 2007 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE WATER DAMAGED(RUST STAINED) BUT NOT AFFECTING LEGIBILITY. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO LIFT FROM BACKING. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,007 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 77,005 miles

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

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

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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AY53 YGJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY53 YGJ, 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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AY53 YGJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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