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EX53 YLA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

188,753 mi
Last recorded188,753 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YLA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 188,753 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 178,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 168,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,529 miles

Condition both headlamp lenses

Pass 15 Aug 2022 146,097 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,203 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,932 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,473 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 120,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,837 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,852 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

roughness felt in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer treads

hand brake travel high

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,200 miles

Both rear tyres are crackingin a circular direction

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 52,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are crackingin a circular direction

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

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

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

Noise when turn the steering wheel on a lock

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

washers poor but hit screen

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,913 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 YLA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

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

Is EX53 YLA safe to buy?

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