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KY53 YZE

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,644 mi
Last recorded62,644 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,644 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 62,644 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,123 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 60,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested over heated (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,031 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 60,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,866 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,220 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,029 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,901 miles

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Nearside front metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding.

Offside rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding.

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,477 miles

Brake ferrels rusting.

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Rear silencer corroded.

Small cuts in inner side wall of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 58,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake ferrels rusting.

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Rear silencer corroded.

Small cuts in inner side wall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,213 miles

fuel tank straps rusting.

rear subframe and inner sils rusting.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear metal brake pipe to flexi corroding.

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,019 miles

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

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,004 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,363 miles

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

Tyres different speed ratings front to rear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,922 miles

both front metal brake pipes starting to get rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,048 miles

n/s/f lower arm back bush starting to split

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,516 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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KY53 YZE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KY53 YZE, 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 KY53 YZE registered?

KY53 YZE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is KY53 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 YZE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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