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SJ53 YVY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,274 mi
Last recorded180,274 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 YVY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 180,274 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 173,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 163,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed not secured in bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 163,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed not secured in bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 162,975 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 150,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 136,036 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 121,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 118,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. dip bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. dip bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,506 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,083 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,794 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 46,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,446 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,357 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 YVY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YVY, 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 SJ53 YVY registered?

SJ53 YVY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 YVY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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