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DY53 TYC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,030 mi
Last recorded116,030 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TYC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 116,030 miles

Slight oil leaks in engine / gearbox areas

Fail 11 Jun 2019 116,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Slight oil leaks in engine / gearbox areas

Pass 1 May 2018 112,301 miles

exhaust slightly deterioated

Fail 1 May 2018 112,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside front wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box has surface corrosion

Slight travel on parking brake

Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box has surface corrosion

Slight travel on parking brake

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 95,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,847 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,741 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyre tread running low at outside edge.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 71,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear and nearside front tyre tread running low at outside edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 57,617 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 57,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 51,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,562 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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DY53 TYC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY53 TYC, 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 DY53 TYC registered?

DY53 TYC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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