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EX53 YKK

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YKK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 155,315 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels, chassis rails, and steering, and suspension, components, and there mountings, are all starting to corrode surface rust.

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 May 2018 155,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels, chassis rails, and steering, and suspension, components, and there mountings, are all starting to corrode surface rust.

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 May 2017 152,444 miles

Backbox corroded

Corrosion on boot lid

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Sills and chassis corroded

Undertray covering components

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 146,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Underbody covering components Backbox corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 146,271 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Underbody covering components Backbox corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 140,725 miles

Backbox coroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 132,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 132,650 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 124,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 122,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 120,143 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 109,283 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 109,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,816 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 68,899 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 YKK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKK, 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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EX53 YKK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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