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EX53 YLG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,002 mi
Last recorded152,002 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 152,002 miles

Advise all tyres wearing inner and outer edge's

Advise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair

Advise rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Advise rear exhaust box showing signs of fatigue

Advise suspension noises apparent but OK on test

Advise suspension showing signs of damping fatigue

Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 142,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 132,837 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 132,837 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 121,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 121,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 110,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,091 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,994 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

roughness felt in both top mounts

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,251 miles

Engine noise every so often

Front brake disc lipped

Noise from front suspension

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,887 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,688 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,945 miles

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

unable to see all brake and steering parts due to engine cover & undertray

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 YLG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

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

Is EX53 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 YLG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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