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PN53 YDR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,036 mi
Last recorded89,036 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YDR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,036 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 86,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,843 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 12 Sep 2023 85,843 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,419 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 84,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,914 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 82,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,168 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,327 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 79,327 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,038 miles

surface corrosion to parts of brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2017 74,038 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

surface corrosion to parts of brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,633 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,691 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 68,691 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,194 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 61,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,725 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 38,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,364 miles

Rear o/s tyre worn on outer edge near minimm limit 1.6mm

Travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,398 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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PN53 YDR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN53 YDR, 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 PN53 YDR registered?

PN53 YDR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is PN53 YDR safe to buy?

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