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SJ53 YVL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 YVL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 126,816 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Back box outer skin corroded

Both front tyres perished

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

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated

Misting of oil from Nearside rack seal

Nearside rear tyre perished

Play in nearside front bottom balljoint

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

Rear coils corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Slight play in front anti roll bar links and dust covers deteriorated

Various signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2019 123,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,388 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 116,903 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,823 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,947 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 95,171 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,387 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,383 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,862 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2007 39,089 miles

Front tyre treads "low".

N/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Signs of noise from n/s and o/s top strut mounts.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,089 miles

Front tyre treads "low".

N/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Signs of noise from n/s and o/s top strut mounts.

Fail 16 Nov 2006 26,808 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,808 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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SJ53 YVL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ53 YVL, 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 SJ53 YVL registered?

SJ53 YVL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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