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EX53 YJL

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,045 mi
Last recorded113,045 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YJL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 113,045 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to central both pipes corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 113,045 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to central both pipes corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 111,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,049 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts been grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded been unsealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 104,240 miles

Lower all underside of car including brake pipes and suspension heavy underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,528 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 98,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and front to rears heavely greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front p bushes (2.5.A.1c)

all brake pipes heavely greased

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,765 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 82,720 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s inner rack joints worn

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn unevenly

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 24 Aug 2013 77,026 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,031 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,233 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,960 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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EX53 YJL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX53 YJL, 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 EX53 YJL registered?

EX53 YJL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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