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PE53 YPX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,004 mi
Last recorded123,004 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YPX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 123,004 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Apr 2017 122,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2016 110,372 miles

Offside park brake low reading

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

park brake only just met requirements

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 May 2016 110,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside park brake low reading

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

park brake only just met requirements

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2015 98,860 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads appear very low

rear silencer in poor condition and slight blow

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak offside front shock absorber

rear silencer deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 13 May 2013 83,230 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil around offside front shock absorber

Fail 9 May 2013 83,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil around offside front shock absorber

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 70,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2012 70,856 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 60,557 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

signs of fuel at rear cooler possible leak

some wear offside steering track rod inner joint

Fail 4 May 2011 60,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

signs of fuel at rear cooler possible leak

some wear offside steering track rod inner joint

Pass 5 May 2010 50,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,480 miles

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

Top shocker bearings not running smooth causing coil springs to judder lock to lock

Fail 1 May 2009 42,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Top shocker bearings not running smooth causing coil springs to judder lock to lock

Pass 17 May 2008 33,437 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing/both sides rear tyres wearing low

Fail 17 May 2008 33,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber wearing/both sides rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,205 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 26,205 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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PE53 YPX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE53 YPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE53 YPX registered?

PE53 YPX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is PE53 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 YPX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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