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SA53 YLD

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 YLD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,296 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 113,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,382 miles

O/S/F STRUT TOP BEARING ROUGH

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,415 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 107,415 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2014 103,146 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,383 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,374 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 82,893 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,866 miles

corrosion on near and offside front brake pipes

near and offside brake pipes leading to rear flexi hoses are corroded

near and offside rear brake pipes from flexis to calipers are corroded

nearside front track control arm rear bush worn and split

Fail 16 Aug 2010 73,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,596 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,596 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,218 miles

nail on n/s/rear tyre

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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SA53 YLD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SA53 YLD, 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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SA53 YLD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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