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AY53 YGK

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,817 mi
Last recorded186,817 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YGK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 186,817 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 176,208 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 176,085 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 164,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2013 154,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 148,678 miles

rear brake pads look low

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

brake pad warning light on

damage to bodywork

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads look low

offsde washer jet poor but still providing plenty of water

parkbrake travel high

rear brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 6 Sep 2011 139,723 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 139,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

coolant level below minimum

exhaust corroded

parkbrake travel high

Pass 7 Sep 2010 125,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2010 125,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 98,896 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,641 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 63,641 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

handbrake high †unable to see brake pads †both front upper shock absorber support bearing are slightly rough when in operation

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,405 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 47,405 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to see inner brake pads

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 YGK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY53 YGK, 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 AY53 YGK registered?

AY53 YGK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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